BUTTERFLIES OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK CITY 



77. Spotted Skipper (Pamphila phylaus). 



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. 



mm 



80. Manataaqua Skipper (Pamphila manataaqua) , 



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