Description
The Long Dash (Polites mystic) is a small skipper butterfly with orange wings bordered in dark brown, a distinctive black dash on the forewings, and a checkered fringe, commonly found in meadows, grassy fields, and wetlands across eastern and central North America.
Range
It is found throughout the state.
Similar Species
Peck’s skipper has similar markings but is smaller.
Host Plants
Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense), Bluegrasses (Poa spp.), Fescues (Festuca spp.), Other meadow grasses
Flight
Late-May to early august