Whites and Sulphurs: Sleepy Orange Abaeis nicippe
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.4" - 2.2" |
| Habitat: | Field & river edges, wet meadows |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon wanderer |
| Flight Period: | July to September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Wild senna, partridge pea |
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Charles County, MD. September 29, 2013
Sleepy Orange enjoying some horse manure. They look fabulous in late September.
Howard County, MD. September 5, 2012
Male Sleepy Orange. Notice the broad solid black border on the wing margins. The female has only a partial one.
Howard County, MD. July 19, 2013
A praying mantis about to strike this unsuspecting Sleepy Orange.
Charles County, MD. September 29, 2013
Winter form with a beautiful orange underside.
Dorchester County, MD. June 12, 2015