Carline skipper square pale spot close to the margin. The wingspan is 26–28 mm. The adults are on the wing from June to August. The larval food plant is spring cinquefoil. Carline skipper The carline skipper ("Pyrgus carlinae") is a butterfly and a species of the skipper (family Hesperiidae). It is only found in southwestern areas of the Alps and can be an abundant species within this restricted range. As with most "Pyrgus" species, the carline skipper can be difficult to identify in the field. The dark brown upper forewings are marked with relatively small white markings but can usually be separated
Crystal skipper in the spring of the second year are the grandchildren of the brood from the previous spring. The crystal skipper lays its eggs on seaside little bluestem, "Schizachyrium littorale", and the caterpillars feed on this grass. The crystal skipper is found along primary and secondary sand dunes where its hostplant, seaside little bluestem ("Schizachyrium littorale"), is present. Although the largest and most dense populations of the skipper are usually on undisturbed sand dunes, the skipper can also persist in small patches of sand dune habitat, such as undeveloped lots in urban areas. Additionally, the crystal skipper is found on several