For many years this skipper was known from only one location, however it has now been found to be widely spread throughout the state. The caterpillars feed on a small species of perennial spear grass.
You can learn a lot more about this butterfly on the research-quality website now managed by BCSA, (here)
Key Facts
| Family: | hesperiidae |
| Size (Male): | 27mm |
| Size (Female): | 28mm |
| Mature Larva Length: | mm |
| Months of Flight: | sep, oct |
| Abundance: | uncommon |
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