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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
Orange-spotter Skipper
Atarnes sallei
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The Orange-spotted Skipper (Atarnes sallei) is a small, fast-flying butterfly in the skipper family (Hesperiidae), recognizable by its dark brown wings marked with distinct orange to yellow-orange spots. Like other skippers, it has a stocky body, relatively small wings, and a rapid, darting flight style. This species is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, where it inhabits open areas, forest edges, and gardens. Adults frequently visit flowers for nectar, while the caterpillars feed on grasses, reflecting the typical ecology of many skippers.

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