Falcate Skipper
Common NameFalcate Skipper
Scientific NameAmblyscirtes fimbriata
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, often near streams or moist areas.
Geographic RangeSoutheastern United States, primarily along the Gulf Coast from Florida to Texas, extending north into parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Host Plantsvarious grasses
Flight PeriodMarch to October, with multiple broods depending on the region.
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on the grass blades, constructing shelters by tying leaves together. Pupation occurs in a chrysalis, often within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with a prominent, slightly curved white band on the forewing and a few small white spots. The slightly falcate forewing apex is also a key characteristic.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with a distinctive white band across the forewing and a few white spots. Its forewing apex has a slightly falcate (sickle-shaped) appearance.
