Tawny-edged Skipper’s have distinct tawny-orange patch along forewing margin. The hindwing is mustard colored, often plain, but at times with bague lighter spots in crescent row. They are found among many and various grasslands. The caterpillar is maroon and host plants are grasses. Here is one from the summer in northern Minnesota.
Here’s a picture from the archives… a Common Buckeye and Monarch among some marigolds.
March 14th is a day to celebrate butterflies. Some basic information about them is they are of the order Lepidoptera, which includes the insects: butterflies, skippers, and moths. All three of these types have six legs, two antennae, and four wings. They are insects with scales over their bodies and wings. They all have four… Read More 2021 LEARN ABOUT BUTTERFLIES DAY
The Taxiles Skipper is a species of grass skipper found in North and Central America in valleys, grassy fields, and forest openings. Weedy grasses are the host plants. Caterpillars are light brown, striped brown lengthwise along back and sides, and dotted with brown, as well. This one is from my archives, from a walk on… Read More TAXILES SKIPPER