Grass Skippers: Cobweb Skipper Hesperia metea
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.13" - 1.38" |
| Habitat: | Barrens, dry hillsides |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | Late April to early May |
| Larval Host Plant: | Big & little bluestem |
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Allegany County, MD. May 8, 2014
Male Cobweb Skipper. You can see that the underside has a "cobweb" appearance.
Allegany County, MD. April 27, 2013
Upperside view of a male.
Allegany County, MD. May 9, 2014
Female Cobweb Skipper.
Allegany County, MD. May 9, 2014
Upperside view of a female.
Allegany County, MD. May 3, 2013
Male Cobweb Skipper.