Hoary Edge
Common NameHoary Edge
Scientific NameAchalarus lyciades
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange
HabitatWoodlands, forest edges, open fields, gardens
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada to Florida and west to Texas
Host PlantsDesmodium spp., Lespedeza spp.
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a dark head, living in leaf shelters. Pupation occurs within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of dark brown wings, the large white patch on the hindwing underside, and the orange-tipped antennae. Its flight is typically fast and erratic.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent, irregular white patch on the underside of the hindwing and antennae tipped with orange.
