Description

Brown, and proud of it, this mid-sized spreadwing skipper has a few small white spots on its forewings. 

Habitat

A wide variety of open habitats -- mostly in dry situations.

Flight Period

March-October.

Caterpillar Foodplants

A wide variety of legume family plants (Fabaceae), especially ticktrefoils (Desmodium) and clovers (Trifolium).

Scientific Information

Scientific Name - Thorybes pylades