Grass Skippers: Crossline Skipper Polites origenes
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.13" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Meadows, dry hillsides, barrens |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | June to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Purpletop grass, bluestem, other grasses |
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Howard County, MD. August 3, 2012
Howard County, MD. May 16, 2012