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The Timochares ruptifasciatus

The Brown-banded Skipper, ''Timochares ruptifasciatus'', is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found in southern Texas, Mexico and Jamaica. The wingspan is 38–43 millimetres . There are several generation with adults on wing from March to November in southern Texas and Mexico.

The larvae feed on ''Malpighia glabra''. Adults feed on flower nectar.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Kathy Detweiler
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By Kathy Detweiler

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Uploaded Aug 2, 2016. Captured Jul 28, 2016 22:44 in 921-999 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA.
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  • Canon EOS Rebel T6
  • f/11.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO1000
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.