Small-butterfly
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Oarisma edwardsii
Edwards's Skipperling
Oarisma edwardsii, known as Edwards's skipperling, is a small grass skipper butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. First described by William Barnes in 1897, this species occurs in Central and North America. It is recognized by its distinctive wing coloration and white-tipped wing fringes. The species has a wingspan of 22–29 mm, making it one of the smaller skippers in its range. Its MONA (Moth Photographers Group) or Hodges number is 4008.
Poanes massasoit
mulberry wing
Poanes massasoit, commonly known as the mulberry wing, is a small skipper butterfly native to eastern North America. Adults have a wingspan of 22–29 mm and are characterized by their distinctive wing patterning. The species is associated with wetland habitats where its larval host plants, primarily sedges in the genus Carex, grow. It has been documented from the East Coast of the United States through the Great Lakes region and into southern Canada.