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Swarthy Skipper
Nastra lherminier (Latreille, [1824])
Attributes of Nastra lherminierFamily: Skippers (Hesperiidae) Subfamily: Grass Skippers (Hesperiinae) Identification: Upperside is dark brown; forewing may have 2 very faint light spots. Underside of hindwing is yellow-brown with lighter veins. Life history: Males perch near the ground on grass stems; most mating occurs in the late afternoon. Flight: Two broods from May-September, earlier in the south. Wing span: 1 - 1 1/8 inches (2.5 - 2.9 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Little bluestem (Andropogon scoparius). Adult food: Nectar from low-growing flowers including selfheal, red clover, tick trefoil, purple vetch, New Jersey tea, and peppermint. Habitat: Grassy, open areas such as sand barrens, meadows, hillsides, fields. Range: Eastern United States from Missouri east to southern New York; south to eastern Texas, the Gulf states, and southern Florida. Strays north to northern Minnesota, southern Michigan, and western Kansas. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Nastra lherminier
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