Grass Skippers: Southern Broken-dash Wallengrenia otho
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1" - 1.38" |
| Habitat: | Open areas near wooded swamps, rivers |
| Occurrence Level: | Uncommon |
| Flight Period: | June & August |
| Larval Host Plant: | Paspalum, large crabgrass, other grasses |
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Baltimore County, MD. August 3, 2012
Notice the "3" marking on the hindwing.
Baltimore County, MD. August 18, 2012
The underside of the Southern Broken-Dash is an amazing rich orange-brown color. This one is nectaring on Blazing Star.
Anne Arundel County, MD. August 11, 2013
A newly emerged female.
Anne Arundel County, MD. August 11, 2013
Same female as above.
Allegany County, MD. July 7, 2013
Howard County, MD. August 15, 2013
The Southern Broken-dash is quite fond of Sweet Pea.