Description

The Peck’s Skipper (Polites peckius) is a small, yellowish-brown butterfly with distinctive dark brown borders and markings on its wings, often seen in grassy fields, gardens, and open areas across North America.

Range

It is found throughout the state and is one of the most common skippers in urban and suburban areas.

Similar Species

The small size and markings are distinctive.

Host Plants

Grasses including: Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Little Bluestem (Schizachyrium scoparium), Fine-leaved Fescue (Festuca spp.)

Flight

May through October