Caterpillar Identification Guide
Dun Skipper
Genus-Species: Euphyes vestris
Host Plants: Various sedges including chufa flatsedge
(Cyperus esculentus) and sun sedge (Carex heliophila).
Habitat: Found in a variety of habitats including open
upland habitats, and may be found nectaring in wetland areas. This species is more common
along woodland edges and trails through woodlands in the northern part of the state
Comments: The Dun Skipper is one of the most common
skippers in Wisconsin and is found throughout the state. It seems more common in the northern
part of the state, where it becomes abundant after the European Skippers abundance has waned.
Caterpillars come in many colors, shapes, and sizes. Some caterpillars are quite hairy,
while others are smooth. Despite differences between species, though, all caterpillars
share certain morphological features.
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