Dukes' Skipper
Common NameDukes' Skipper
Scientific NameEuphyes dukesi
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, orange
HabitatSwamps, marshes, wet woodlands, especially near sedges
Geographic RangeEastern and Central United States, from New Jersey south to Florida, west to Texas and north to Michigan
Host PlantsCarex lacustris, Carex hyalinolepis, Carex walteriana
Flight PeriodJuly to September (one brood)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on sedges and construct shelters by tying leaves together. They overwinter as partially grown larvae.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, unmarked dark brown-orange wings, especially the uniform underside of the hindwing. Often found in wet, sedge-filled habitats.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with uniformly dark brown-orange wings, often appearing plain brown. The underside of the hindwing is typically a slightly lighter, uniform brown.
