Other Common Names
Baboquivari Dusted Skipper
Explanation of Names
Author of species is (W.H. Edwards, 1884).
Identification
Fringes are checkered. Upperside is dark brown; forewing has large clear spots, hindwing has a short row of 4 spots that are not in line. Underside is lighter brown with upperside spots repeated.
Range
Rare and local in south-central Arizona and northern Mexico.
Habitat
Open woodland and grassy thorn forest.
Season
Several flights from April-May and August-October.
Life Cycle
From early morning to around noon, males perch on south-facing slopes of gullies to wait for females.
Remarks
All populations and their habitats should be conserved wherever found.
Internet References
Nearctica.com - Butterflies and Skippers of North America
Contributed by
Ted Kropiewnicki on 3 September, 2008 - 6:44pm
Additional contributions by
Steve NanzLast updated 3 July, 2017 - 3:26am