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Silver - spotted Skipper - Epargyreus clarus

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Size 1¾ - 2¼"
Egg Green globular.
Caterpillar Light green body with dark green lines and motling. Brownish red head.
Host / Food Locusts, Wisteria, beans, licorice
Broods 1 brood North, 2 or more South.
Habitat Woods, grassy areas, parks, yards, gardens.
Range British Columbia to Quebec, south to California, Mexico and Florida.
Notes Strong commical flier.

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