Grass Skippers: Little Glassywing Pompeius verna
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.06" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Wet meadows, damp woods, old fields |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Mid-June to August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Purpletop grass, other grasses |
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Howard County, MD. June 2, 2012
Howard County, MD. June 6, 2012
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
Ventral view of a female. Note the large white spot in the middle of the forewing.
Howard County, MD. August 10, 2012
It's not uncommon for Little Glassywings to congregate on one plant.