Genus Epargyreus Hübner

(1) Epargyreus tityrus (Fabricius), Plate CXXX, Fig. 1, ♂; Fig. 2, ♀, under side (The Silver-spotted Skipper).

A very common and beautiful insect. Expanse 1.75-2.00 inches.

The caterpillar usually feeds upon Robinia and Wistaria. Has a wide range from Quebec to Vancouver Island and south to the Isthmus of Panama.