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The Skippers 



These butterllies, belonging; to the family Hesperida?, j^et their 

 coinnion name from their rapid, (hirtiii*; flight. They are, for the 

 most part, small and dull-colored. The sexes of some species differ in 

 the markings (ui the upper side. 





THE SILVER-SPOTTED SKIPPER {Epargyreus tityrm) 

 Upperand undersides 



The Silver-spotted Skipper may be recognized by the large silvery 

 spot on the under side of the hind wings. It is extremely pugnacious 

 and will dash at any insect which flies near it. 



THE LEAST SKIPPER {Ancyloxypha numitoi) 

 Upper and under sides 



Numitor is called the Least Skipper because of its small size. Its 

 wings are tawny and dark brown. The front wings are generally dark 

 above but have a light front margin below. 



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