Peck’s Skipper
Polites peckius (W. Kirby, 1837)
Family: Hesperiidae
Status: Occasional to common resident statewide
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: Peck’s Skipper is found from central Quebec west to northern Alberta, and southward to southern Idaho and northern Georgia. It occurs statewide in Nebraska.
Larval Hostplant(s):Wetland and lawn grasses including Cutgrass (Leersia oryzoides) and Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis).
Broods/Flight Times: Triple-brooded though much of the state. Recorded in Nebraska from May 22 – October 1.
Overwintering: As a partially grown caterpillar.
Habitat: Although this species is found in suburbs and on upland prairies it prefers riparian/wetland habitats where it is sometimes found in abundance.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 – 1 1/4 inches
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Similar Species: Long Dash Skipper
Notes:
Peck’s Skipper The Nature Conservancy’s Caveny Tract – Platte River Prairies, Nebraska, Chris Helzer
