Hylephila phyleus is one of the more widely found skippers in North and Central America, though it does not tolerate cold winters. The adults take nectar from a variety of plants and choose to lay their eggs on native grasses.
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Celebrating and Caring for the Land
2023-06-14
Hylephila phyleus is one of the more widely found skippers in North and Central America, though it does not tolerate cold winters. The adults take nectar from a variety of plants and choose to lay their eggs on native grasses.
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