Tawny-edge Skipper Butterfly (Polites themistocles)
Male Skipper with Brown and Orange Wings
Copyright: Regina Cutter Edwards
The Tawny-edged Skipper is dark brown with a golden orange edging along the upper margin of the forewing. It is an exciting little skipper to see darting through the grass and wildflowers.
The males wait patiently for females in low grassy areas where eggs are commonly laid. If you catch a sight of this fun skipper in your garden, sit back and enjoy the quick darting flight of the Tawny-edged Skipper.
Brown Skipper
Copyright: Fred Miller
Tawny-edge Skipper Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Tawny-edge Skipper: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Tawny-edge Skipper: (What is this?)
Red Clover, Thistle, and more
Tawny-edge Skipper Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Grass Skipper (Hesperiinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 7/8 in. to 1 1/2 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Pastures, lawns, road edges, meadows, suburbs
Similar To: Crossline Skipper
Tawny-edge Skipper Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
