Photo: Sachem Skipper, Fred Siskind
We are pleased to announce the winner of last week’s Monday Nature Mystery, Marjorie Sieb!
Congratulations to Marjorie for identifying the Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris).
Last Week's mystery: Sachem Skipper (Atalopedes campestris). Photo: Fred Siskind
Skippers are named for their quick, darting flight habits. According to Butterflies and Moths, these common butterflies lay their eggs on grasses. They do well in disturbed, open areas such as roadsides, landfills, pastures, meadows, fencerows, yards, parks, and lawns.
Each Monday we’ll post a new mystery and identify the previous week’s winner. They’ll receive an ASNV hat or tote bag.
Here is this week’s mystery:
Who is this?
Be sure to post your guess on our Facebook page under the latest Monday Nature Mystery post. Good Luck!
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Monday Nature Mystery: Who is this? Photo: Judy Gallagher