Eufala Skipper
Common NameEufala Skipper
Scientific NameLerodea eufala
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatOpen, grassy areas, fields, lawns, roadsides, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America, migrating north to Canada
Host PlantsBermuda grass, sugarcane, rice, Johnson grass
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropics; March to November in southern US; May to October in northern migratory range
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFemales lay eggs singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on grass blades and creating shelters from tied leaves. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include its plain brown coloration, small size, and the presence of a few small, translucent white spots on the forewing. The underside of the hindwing is unmarked brown. Its rapid, darting flight is also characteristic.
Description
A small, plain brown skipper with a robust body and relatively short wings. The forewings typically feature a few small, translucent white spots.
