Grass Skippers: Aaron's Skipper Poanes aaroni
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.31" - 1.69" |
| Habitat: | Coastal salt marshes, sedgey swamps |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | June & August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Saltwater cordgrass (suspected) |
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New Castle County, DE. June 1, 2013
Dorchester County, MD. June 29, 2013
Note the orange shading on only the central portion of the ventral forewing.
Dorchester County, MD. June 12, 2015
Note the pale ray that extends the length of the hindwing.
Kent County, MD. June 21, 2013
A worn Aaron's Skipper. The pale streak is clearly visible.
Kent County, MD. June 21, 2013
Dorsal view of the same butterfly.