FIERY SKIPPER
Hylephila phyleus
Common and widespread throughout both Alabama and Mississippi, flying nearly year round in our region. Male is bright yellow-orange below with brown spots on hindwing; female is more brown-orange with similar spots on hindwing. Upper surface of wings of male orange and black with "sawtooth" margins; females more brown with orange markings. Short antennae. Similar species: Sachem and Whirlabout
Adult male - ventral
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Slide Show
Adult female - ventral
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Adult male - dorsal
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Adult female - dorsal
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Adult female - dorsal
Mating Pair
Egg
Adult male - dorsal