Grass Skippers: Whirlabout Polites vibex
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Open areas, fields, floodplains |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare stray |
| Flight Period: | August to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Bermuda grass, other grasses |
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Brooks County, TX. November 16, 2013
This is a worn male. The darker spots are larger than the Fiery Skipper and appear to be smudges.
Brooks County, TX. November 16, 2013
In contrast, the female is grayish brown. You can see some of spots coming through on the hindwing.