Silver-spotted Skipper

Silver-spotted skipper is the common English name given to three species of butterfly:In Europe, Hesperia comma In North America, Epargyreus clarus In Australia, Trapezites argenteoornatus Scientific Name: Epargyreus clarus Range: Southern Canada through most of US to northern Mexico Size: Wingspan 4.5–6.5 cm Status: Common ID Notes: Dark brown with golden-orange patch on forewing and large silver-white patch on hindwing underside. Behavior / Notes: Largest North American skipper. Caterpillars build leaf shelters on legumes.