Amblyscirtes simius
| Simius roadside skipper | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Tribe: | Moncini |
| Genus: | Amblyscirtes |
| Species: | A. simius |
| Binomial name | |
| Amblyscirtes simius W.H. Edwards, 1881 | |
The simius roadside skipper (Amblyscirtes simius) is a butterfly of the Hesperiidae family. It is found from Texas to North Dakota but has been recorded in southern Saskatchewan.[1]
The wingspan is 21–23 mm. Adults are on wing from April to July. There is one generation per year.[1]
The larvae feed on blue grama grass (Bouteloua gracilis). Adults feed on flower nectar, including Penstemon, Cirsium, and Verbena.[2]
References
- 1 2 Simius Roadside Skipper, Butterflies of Canada
- ↑ Simius Roadside-skipper, Butterflies and Moths of North America
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