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Species

Species:

Family:

Hesperiidae

Subfamily:

Hesperiina

Size

Small

Host Plants

• Little Blue Stem Grass

Where Found

Habitat

• Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
• Pinelands, scrub

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Description

A small, dull and nondescript species, the Swarthy Skipper is not overly common and easily overlooked. Found in a variety of open or semi-open sites with grasses. Not a common flower visitor. | Photo by Jaret Daniels