Habitat
The Northern broken-dash is found in fields, meadows, and other open areas near woods or scrubland.
Diet
The Northern broken-dash caterpillar eats a variety of panic and switch grasses. The adult Northern broken-dash eats nectar from pink, white, and purple flowers including
dogbane, clover, and New Jersey tea.
Lifecycle
In the northern part of its range the northern broken-dash has one brood a year, usually between June and August. In the southern part of its range, it may have two broods a year between May and September.
Behavior
The Northern broken-dash is sometimes confused with the
Dun skipper and they are often found feeding together.
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In North America, the Northern broken-dash is found
from Ontario, Canada east to Quebec, Canada and south to Texas and Florida. The Northern broken-dash is found in New Hampshire. )