Leonard’s Skipper
Insect art to promote insect growth and development.
Insect art to promote insect growth and development.
Leonard’s Skipper (Hesperia leonardis), found in southern Canada and most of the eastern United States, is identified by the sharply defined white to yellow spots on the hind wing. The yellow felt inside the male’s stigma is also distinctive. A member of the Skipper (Hesperiidae) family, this is the only single brooded, fall-flying, resident butterfly in New England.
Its host plants are perennial grasses including Switch Grass, (Panicum virgatum) and Little Bluestem, (Schizachyrium scoparium). Eggs are laid singly on or near the host. Caterpillars feed on leaves and live in shelters of tied leaves. First-stage caterpillars hibernate.
After emergence in August, males patrol nectar-producing plants where females are likely to appear. Favorite nectar plants are pink to blue late season composites including New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), Blazing Star (Liatris punctata), and Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum). Aster novae-angliae, 'Purple Dome' Aster is depicted here. Its bloom time coincides with Leonard’s Skipper’s flight.
Its host plants are perennial grasses including Switch Grass, (Panicum virgatum) and Little Bluestem, (Schizachyrium scoparium). Eggs are laid singly on or near the host. Caterpillars feed on leaves and live in shelters of tied leaves. First-stage caterpillars hibernate.
After emergence in August, males patrol nectar-producing plants where females are likely to appear. Favorite nectar plants are pink to blue late season composites including New England Aster (Aster novae-angliae), Blazing Star (Liatris punctata), and Joe-Pye Weed (Eupatorium fistulosum). Aster novae-angliae, 'Purple Dome' Aster is depicted here. Its bloom time coincides with Leonard’s Skipper’s flight.
Artist: Susan Brand
Susan Brand has an upcoming exhibit of her work.
Flora, Fauna, Feathers with Joy Yagid and Tricia Zimic
April 17 - May 16, 20101978 Arts Center
1978 Springfield Ave.
Maplewood, NJ
Artists' Reception:
Sunday, April 25th, 2-5pm
To find out more about her art and exhibit:
http://www.susanbrand.com E-mail address: Susan@susanbrand.com
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