northern cloudywing

Thorybes pylades

       
Family

Hesperiidae (Skippers)

Subfamily

Pyrginae (Spread-wing Skippers)

Flight

One brood from late May to mid-July

Habitat

Open or scrubby boreal forest and forest openings and edges

Larval Hosts

Legumes

Adult Food

Nectar from blue, purple, pink, or white flowers.


Sightings

St. Croix Savanna SNA

 

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