Grass Skippers: Rare Skipper Problema bulenta
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.5" - 2.13" |
| Habitat: | Tidal freshwater & brackish marshes |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare |
| Flight Period: | Late June to early July |
| Larval Host Plant: | Salt reed grass (Spartina cynosuroides) |
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Dorchester County, MD. July 6, 2016
When I first saw the Rare Skipper, I couldn't believe its large size. The Delaware Skipper is much smaller.
Dorchester County, MD. June 28, 2013
Dorchester County, MD. June 28, 2013
The black cell-end bar is barely visible in this photo.