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Santa Barbara Field Guides – Butterflies Lepidoptera Hesperiidae Epargyreus clarus Silver-spotted Skipper |
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Size:
Wingspread 1.7-1.9 in. Recognition: Upperside brown-black with gold patch near leading edge of FW; underside has gold patch in FW along, and a distinctive silver patch in HW. Flight period: The adult may be seen from late spring to fall. Hostplants: Larvae feed on a wide variety of legumes (Fabaceae), including both woody and herbaceous species. Habitat: Generally found in cooler, upland habitats, such as foothill canyons and montane meadows. Distribution: Found throughout the U.S. excluding desert areas (and excluding the Central Valley of California.)  |