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| Hoary Edge |
Latin
Name: Achalarus lyciades |
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Genus: Achalarus Species: lyciades |
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Comments: |
| The Hoary Edge readily ventures into disturbed sites near its habitat and shows up occasionally in home gardens. Limited to northern portions of the large numbers. Adults have a low, strong flight and can be a challenge to follow. Males perch on low, protruding vegetation and aggressively investigate and chase passing insects. |
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Life
Cycle: |
Broods: |
two generations |
Egg: |
cream, laid singly on host leaves |
Larva: |
dark green; covered with numerous tiny pale yellow dots; has a thin, brownish orange lateral stripe and black head |
Host Plants: |
beggarweeds |
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Host
Plants: |
Host
Plants: |
beggarweeds |
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Habitat: |
Habitat: |
open, sandy woodlands, forest edges and adjacent disturbed, brushy areas |
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Wingspan: |
Inches: |
1.4 - 1.75 |
Centimeters: |
3.6 - 4.4 |
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Appearance: |
Sexes: |
similar |
Compare: |
Silver-Spotted Skipper is larger, has white median ventral hindwing patch and round, stubby tail. |
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| Markings: |
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Above:
- brown with broad band of gold spots across forewing and checkered fringe
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Below:
- brown; forewing as above but muted; hindwing mottled dark brown at base with distinct broad white marginal patch
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Map Legend: Resident (green) | Stray
(Red) |
