La Grulla, Starr Co., TX 10/17/04.

By far the most common spread-winged skipper we encountered on our trip to the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Formerly known as Sickle-winged Skipper (Achylodes thraso).

Natural sunlight.

Sabal Palms, Cameron Co., TX 10/18/04.

Flashed.

Female
Bentsen-Rio Grande State Park, Hidalgo Co., TX 6/6/04.