Grass Skippers: Hobomok Skipper Poanes hobomok
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.69" |
| Habitat: | Open woods, meadows, bogs |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Late May to mid-June |
| Larval Host Plant: | Panic grass, bluegrass, other grasses |
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Allegany County, MD. May 23, 2015
The Hobomok Skipper has a very wide yellow post-median band. Also note the gray frosting on the wing edges.
Howard County, MD. June 6, 2012
Fauquier County, VA. May 22, 2015
Allegany County, MD. May 25, 2013
The Hobomok Skippers in Allegany County are breathtaking with rich dark brown and orange colors.
Allegany County, MD. May 25, 2013
The female dark form is called "Pocahontas".
Allegany County, MD. May 31, 2013
Allegany County, MD. May 23, 2015