Species: Epargyreus clarus, Silver-spotted Skipper
Description: 1 3/4 to 2 3/8" wingspan
Habitat: Riparian forests, open woods, fields, canyons, parks
Range: southern Canada British Columbia to Quebec, south to Baja California, northern Mexico and Florida
Host/Food Plant: Wisteria, Locust (Robinia spp.), Beggar's Tick (Desmodium)
Status: Common and widespread
Epargyreus clarus nectaring on Buddleia, Durham NC August 5 2004
Epargyreus clarus, Durham NC June 20 2003