LEAST SKIPPER

Ancyloxypha numitor

Common and widespread throughout both Alabama and Mississippi; prefers wet grassy habitat.  A tiny skipper with solid orange lower surface and orange and black upper surface.  Note "tusks" on forehead.

Adult - ventral

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Adult - ventral/dorsal

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Adult Mating Pair


Adult - dorsal


Caterpillar

Egg

Adult - ventral