Grass Skippers: Northern Broken-dash Wallengrenia egeremet
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.5" |
| Habitat: | Meadows, old fields, open areas |
| Occurrence Level: | Common |
| Flight Period: | Mid-June to early August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Panic grasses |
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Worchester County, MD. July 20, 2013
The underside of the Northern Broken-dash can range from light tan to dark brown. The cream-colored band on the ventral hindwing will often reveal a "3".
Howard County, MD. June 22, 2012
The underside can sometimes show a grayish-purple sheen.
Anne Arundel County, MD. August 11, 2013
Tucker County, WV. July 17, 2014
Tucker County, WV. July 17, 2014
Upperside view of a male Northern Broken-Dash.