Mulberry Wing

Poanes massasoit

Genus Poanes
Subfamily Grass Skippers
Family Skippers
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Occurrence Statewide except Cape and Islands - resident
Abundance Uncommon
Flight Period Early July to mid-August
Notes Virtually never seen away from wetlands
Overwintering ?
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Mulberry Wing - Poanes massasoit

Mulberry Wing

Photo by Barbara Spencer - 7/25/2007
Cummington

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Mulberry Wing - Poanes massasoit

Mulberry Wing

Photo by Frank Model - 7/30/2007
New Salem
Female

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Mulberry Wing - Poanes massasoit

Mulberry Wing

Photo by Frank Model - 7/30/2007
New Salem
Female

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Mulberry Wing - Poanes massasoit

Mulberry Wing

Photo by Frank Model - 7/13/2007
New Salem
Male

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Mulberry Wing - Poanes massasoit

Mulberry Wing

Photo by Frank Model - 7/13/2007
New Salem
Male

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