description Southern Broken-Dash Overview
The Southern Broken-Dash, scientifically known as Wallengrenia otho, is a grass skipper butterfly found in the southeastern United States. It belongs to the skipper family Hesperiidae and is associated with grassland and other habitats where larval food plants occur. One feature used to distinguish it from the Northern Broken-Dash is the shape of the dark stigma on the male forewing.
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What is the Southern Broken-Dash butterfly?
The Southern Broken-Dash is a grass skipper butterfly with the scientific name Wallengrenia otho. It is found in the southeastern United States.
What family does the Southern Broken-Dash belong to?
It belongs to the skipper family Hesperiidae. Skippers are generally recognized by their quick flight and sturdy, often folded-wing posture.
Where does the Southern Broken-Dash live?
It is associated with grassland and other open habitats in the southeastern United States. Its distribution follows places where suitable larval food plants grow.
What do Southern Broken-Dash caterpillars need?
The larvae depend on suitable grass and other host plants for food. Protecting open grassy habitat therefore helps maintain the species' life cycle.
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