Large Dingy Skipper
Common NameLarge Dingy Skipper
Scientific NameErynnis martialis
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)38
Primary Colorsdark brown, brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, dry fields, rocky areas
Geographic RangeEastern North America, from southern Canada south to Florida and west to Texas and Kansas
Host Plantswild indigo, bush clover
Flight PeriodApril to September
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding within leaf shelters. They typically overwinter as mature larvae or pupae.
Identification TipsLook for the overall dark, mottled brown appearance with faint pale spots on the forewings, and most notably, the prominent white fringe along the outer margin of the hindwings.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with dark, mottled brown wings, featuring a few small, pale, translucent spots on the forewings and a distinctive white fringe on the hindwings.
