Grass Skippers: Delaware Skipper
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Delaware Skipper Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.69"
Habitat: Marshes, fields, open areas
Occurrence Level: Uncommon
Flight Period: Mid-July
Larval Host Plant: Big bluestem, switch grass

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Delaware Skipper
Allegany County, MD. July 4, 2013

The underside is a beautiful yellow-orange color with no markings.


Delaware Skipper
Allegany County, MD. July 4, 2013

Another beauty!


Delaware Skipper
Kent County, MD. June 21, 2013

Nectaring on Buttonbush. That is quite a long reach!


Delaware Skipper
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013

Upperside view.


Delaware Skipper
Kent County, MD. August 4, 2013

An ambitious undertaking!