Dull Firetip
Common NameDull Firetip
Scientific NameApyrrothrix arizonae
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)38.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, pale blue
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, desert washes, canyons, scrublands
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico
Host PlantsQuercus emoryi, Quercus arizonica, Quercus grisea
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on oak leaves; larvae feed on the leaves, creating shelters, and pupate within these shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include the dull brown wings with translucent pale spots on the forewings, the strongly scalloped white hindwing fringe, and the robust body typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dull brown wings, featuring translucent white to pale blue spots on the forewings and a distinctive white scalloped fringe along the hindwing margin.
