Polites themistocles

Tawny-edged Skipper

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Hesperidae”
Sub Family: “Hesperiinae”
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • “NorthAmerica”

Host plants:

  • Panicum

Habitat

native and human-modified open habitats

Flights

“May”-“September”