Grass Skippers: Peck's Skipper Polites peckius
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.25" |
| Habitat: | Meadows, fields, open areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | May to mid-June, August to early September |
| Larval Host Plant: | Rice cutgrass, other grasses |
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Howard County, MD. August 29, 2015
The Peck's Skipper has two large yellow bands on the ventral hindwing. The size of these bands can vary considerably.
Anne Arundel County, MD. August 11, 2013
Howard County, MD. July 12, 2012
Garrett County, MD. June 15, 2012
Howard County, MD. July 25, 2012
Mated pair.