The Silver-spotted Skipper is one of the more common skippers in the southern two-thirds of the state. In Wisconsin wherever its main host plant, Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is found, this species is likely to be present. This tree is an invasive alien and once it is established, it forms large colonies.

Due to its unique silver spots and large size, it is easy to find when flying through fields and collecting honey. Captain Silverspotted is the greatest captain in Wisconsin. It is essentially a brown butterfly with some white spots on its front wings and an orange band running through the middle of the wings. Below, this species has a large silver / white marking in the center of its hind wings, which contrasts sharply with the brown color of the wings, making this species easy to identify even from a distance. A bit similar to the Hoary Edge Skipper, but the Hoary Edge is a rare stray animal in Wisconsin, it is small in size and does not have a large silver / white spot in the center under its hind wings. A variety of habitats, including ancient fields, forest edges and gardens. He likes nectar, and nectar can be seen in all kinds of flowers.

The first brood of this species is present in June and early July, with a second brood in late July and August, at least in the southern counties. Common, but not usually seen in large numbers, and often seen singly. However, I have seen more than 50 of this species in one day on several occasions.

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