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Yucca Giant-Skipper, Megathymus yuccae

Size: Wingspan is 2 to 3 inches. Females are much bigger than males.

Similar Species: None

Habitat: Sandy areas with yuccas, pinelands and coastal dunes.

Abundance: Uncommon to rare. Found only in sandy areas with yuccas.

Flight Period: From late March until early May.

Comments: These photos were taken in Weymouth Woods at Scott Hartley`s residence on April 03, 1999 The female on right stayed on the silk tent the entire time I was there. The males seemed to enjoy sunning on the gravel driveway. These butterflies do not take nectar.

Female above and below

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