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Species

Species:

Family:

Subfamily:

Size

Medium

Host Plants

• American Wisteria

Where Found

Habitat

• Woodlands, hammocks, forest margins, and adjacent open areas
• Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

• February
• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Description

A large and showy species, the Silver-spotted Skipper is arguably our most commonly encountered large skipper. Found in a variety of open or semi-open sites, it regularly visits available flowers and can be a frequent garden visitor. The adults have a quick, darting flight but regularly pause at blossoms where they can be easily observed. | Photos by Jaret Daniels