Missouri Animals Tawny-edged skipper   (Polites themistocles) Arthropoda: Insects: Butterflies and Moths Native North American arthropod Habitat: savanna, woodland, forest Diet: grasses (larvae) ID Features: small orange butterfly commonly seen on flowers in grassy areas Natural History: The skippers are common butterflies found in all areas of Missouri. It is very common in grassy areas, even in cities.

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