Size: Up to 1 inch wingspan

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Key ID features: Tiny and difficult to see until perched. Above, dark brown with a few white spots at leading edge near wingtip, fringes often checked.  Below dark brownish gray, with gray frosted look in outer half of HW.

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Similar species: Darker and more marked than Dun Skipper, and more triangular shape. Common Sootywing has more white spots above and white face.

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Host plant: Many grass species.​

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Habitat: Roadsides, and other warm, sunny sites, often near water. 

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Range:  Cascade Range, north Coast Range, Ochoco Mtns, Blue Mtns, Wallowa Mtns.

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Season: Late April to late August

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Abundance: Uncommon 

 

Conservation Status: Secure