Spread-winged Skippers: Common Sootywing Pholisora catullus
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.31" |
| Habitat: | Fields, wooded floodplains, gardens |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | May to August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Lamb's quarters |
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Dorchester County, MD. August 2, 2012
Nice ventral view showing that the hindwing is solid black.
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
The Common Sootywing can appear black or very dark brown with small white spots.
Howard County, MD. July 25, 2012
Don't forget the white face!
Howard County, MD. August 8, 2012
Mated pair.