Polites mystic, the long dash or long dash skipper, is a species of butterfly. The species is commonly found in north of North America and in mountains in the south of North America, in grassy habitats. The grassy areas include meadows, marshes, streamsides, wood edges, and prairie swales. On the top, the species has dark brown reddish to yellowish-orange markings. The forewing of the female has a broad black patch at the base. The forewing of the male has a long, slightly curved stigma which may be connected to the dash near the apex. Underneath the hindwing, the species is orange brown with a curved band of equal-sized yellow spots.

harmful

Polites mystic is considered a tree pest because it has a tendency to infest and damage trees, feeding on their foliage and causing harm to their overall health and vitality.

tree pest

Polites mystic can be considered a garden pest because they have a tendency to feed on garden plants, causing damage to their foliage and potentially impacting the overall health and appearance of the garden.

garden pest

Polites mystic can be considered a crop pest because they have the potential to infest and damage crops, feeding on their foliage and affecting their growth and yield, which can result in economic losses for farmers.

crop pest

Polites mystic is considered a pest because it has the ability to infest and damage trees, gardens, and crops, feeding on their foliage and impacting their health and productivity. This can result in economic losses and harm to the overall ecosystem.

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