So many kinds of skippers! by rhoing

So many kinds of skippers!

Not sure what skipper this is, but I like the focus I got with this shot, especially on the antenna.

Confirmed at BAMONA as “Atalopedes campestris” or “Sachem”; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/sighting_details/1004542

Sept. 2017 edit. According to my BAMONA species-list page, I have submitted photos of 14 different skippers, in the Hesperiidae family. From BAMONA's skipper page, https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/taxonomy/Hesperiidae » “The Hesperiidae are members of the Superfamily Hesperioidea. Worldwide in distribution, skippers are richest in the tropics. More than 3,500 species are described, with approximately 275 in North America, many of which are found only in Arizona and Texas. Most skippers are small to medium, usually orange, brown, black, white, or gray. A few have iridescent colors. Skippers have large eyes, short antennae (often with hooked clubs), stout bodies, and three pairs of walking legs. Their flight is often rapid, making wing movement appear blurred. Adults of most species have long [proboscises] and feed on floral nectar, but some also take up nutrients from bird droppings. Males have scent scales found in modified forewing patches. Males of most species locate mates by perching (grass and giant-skippers), though some patrol, especially in the open-winged skippers. Globular eggs are laid singly.”

1 year ago (“Danaus plexippus (Monarch)”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2013-08-14
2 years ago (“7-frame day…”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2012-08-14
3 years ago (“I need help!”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-08-14

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I've had a few around my bush finally
September 5th, 2014  
Very sharp focus! Love the details!
August 25th, 2020  
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