Where’s Wildlife · Butterfly Field Guide
Anatrytone logan
Pronounced (approx.): an-uh-TRY-toh-nee LOH-gan
A bright orange grass skipper with a refreshingly plain underside.
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NATIVE TO NORTH AMERICA
Above, dark borders and veins frame yellow-orange wings; a dark bar marks the forewing. Females have broader dark markings. Beneath, the wings lack distinct spots. [1]
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Females place eggs individually on grass leaves. Caterpillars eat the foliage and make leaf nests. Northern populations generally have one summer generation. [1]
Big bluestem and switchgrass supply caterpillar food. Nearby nectar flowers feed adults, which males watch for from low perches in open grassy areas. [1]
Explore reported Delaware Skipper sightings. Observation records show where people have documented butterflies and are not a complete range map.
[1] Butterflies and Moths of North America — Delaware Skipper
Identification, habitat, host plants, feeding, and life history.