Thorybes bathyllus (J. E. Smith, 1797) |
Status: Rare resident/stray |
Flight Period(s): This species is reported to be double brooded in Kansas. |
Range: Found in eastern Texas north to Wisconsin and east to the Atlantic coast. Nebraska records are from the eastern third of the state. |
Larval Hostplant(s): Larvae feed on various legumes including: Beggar’s ticks (Desmodium), bush clovers (Lespedeza), Strophostyles), and milk vetches (Astragalus) |
Overwinter: N/A |
Commentary/Habitat: N/A |
Similar Species: T. pylades , Erynnis species |