Grass Skippers: Broad-winged Skipper Poanes viator
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.25" - 2.25" |
| Habitat: | Fresh & brackish marshes |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | June & August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Wild rice, phragmites, marsh millet |
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Queen Anne's County, MD. September 23, 2012
The Broad-winged Skipper is large and generally has a pale ray in the center and pale spots on ventral hindwing. However, these characteristics are not always present - like on these two photos.
Dorchester County, MD. September 12, 2012
Dorchester County, MD. September 12, 2012
This photo shows the central ray and pale spots on the ventral hindwing.
St. Mary's County, MD. September 18, 2013
Ventral view of a female.