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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Orange-spotter Skipper

Atarnes sallei

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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