Grass Skippers: Swarthy Skipper Nastra lherminier
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.13" |
| Habitat: | Fields with tall grass |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | June, August & September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Little bluestem |
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Howard County, MD. July 26, 2012
Baltimore County, MD. August 5, 2012
A Swarthy Skipper on Blazing Star.
Anne Arundel County, MD. September 1, 2013
Note the distinct veins on the underside.
Baltimore County, MD. September 2, 2012
Dorsal side is brown with no markings.