Known to be a fast-flying species, the Northern White Skipper’s preferred habitats include open woodlands, chaparral, dry washes, desert mountains, and arid land. They can usually be seen flying low to the ground and through gullies, stopping to feed on sage and buckwheat flower. With a wingspan of approximately 3.2-3.8 cm, male butterflies can be identified by their predominantly white coloring with brown “zig-zag” markings, while females have thicker, darker brown markings with cream-colored wings.
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