Pholisora catullus
Size:
Wingspan is 7/8 - 1 1/4 inches.
Similar Species:
Hayhurst's
Scallopwing
Habitat:
Disturbed soils, pastures, roadsides, gardens, vacant lots and wet soil.
About anywhere you would find Lambsquarters.
Range/Abundance:
Uncommon to common,
it might be overlooked at some sites.
Flight Period:
Adults fly from early April until late September in three broods with
gaps between broods.
Larval Host Plants:
Lambsquarters Chenopodium album
Comments:
This tiny skipper flies close to the ground most of the time. It usually
lands and perches with its wings halfway open.
The white spots on the top of the head make it easy to identify in the
field.
The top photo was taken in Richmond Co., NC on April 22, 2003. The second photo was taken in Caswell Co., NC on August 04, 2002. The third photo was taken in Scotland Co., NC on April 20, 2003. The bottom photo was taken in the Caswell Gamelands in Caswell Co., NC on July 30, 2004.
