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 Staphylus ceos Golden-headed Scallopwing

Head and palpi covered with orange scales.

 Staphylus hayhurstii Hayhurst's Scallopwing

Fringe checkered black and tan; more northerly distribution than mazans (see distributions maps in species accounts).

 Staphylus mazans Mazan's Scallopwing

Fringe not checkered black and tan; southern distribution (see distribution maps in species accounts).

 Systasea pulverulenta Texas Powdered Skipper

The outer margin of the hindwing is less strongly scalloped than zampa and the species is slightly smaller; the teeth of the transparent band of the forewing are slight less produced in pulverulenta and the coloration is more strongly olive-green.

 Systasea zampa Arizona Powdered Skipper

The outer margin of the hindwing is more strongly scalloped than pulverulenta and the species is slightly larger; the teeth on the transparent band of the forewing are slightly more produced in zampa and the coloration is slightly browner.