BUTTERFLIES OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 
77. Spotted Skipper (Pamphila phyleus). 
Rare in this vicinity, but it is a common insect in the Southern 
States. The caterpillar feeds on grasses. 
78. Clouded Skipper (Pamphila accius). 
Very rare in this vicinity, but a common insect in the Southern 
States. It is deep brown, with violet shades on the under surface of 
the hind wings. Found in June and July. 
79. Glass-Spotted Skipper (Pamphila verna). 
Common, but not abundant, in June and July. Flies in grassy 
meadows. It is single-brooded. The caterpillar feeds on grasses. 
80. Manataaqua Skipper (Pamphila manataaqua). 
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