Northern Cloudywing
Thorybes pylades (Scudder, 1870)
Family: Hesperiidae
Status: Occasional resident
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: This species is found in the eastern half of the United States and much of southern Canada, along with the Rocky Mountains area and the west coast. It has been found statewide in Nebraska with the exception of southwestern portion of the state.
Larval Hostplant(s): Various legumes but mainly bushclovers (Lespedeza) and tickclovers (Desmodium).
Broods/Flight Times: One flight from late May to early July.
Overwintering: In leaf shelters as full grown larvae.
Habitat: Open prairies with hostplants.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 1/4 – 1 7/8 inches
Found at: Niobrara Valley Preserve, Indian Cave State Park, Fontenelle Forest, Gilbert-Baker SWMA, Scotia Chalk Mine, Nebraska National Forest-Halsey, Table Rock SWMA, Ponca State Park, Harry Strunk Lake
Similar Species: Southern Cloudywing, Erynnis species
Notes:
Northern Cloudywing, Niobrara Valley Preserve, Jen Corman
