Redundant Skipper
Common NameRedundant Skipper
Scientific NameAmblyscirtes redundant
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange-brown, dark brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, grassy areas, canyons
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and northern Mexico
Host Plantsgrama grasses (Bouteloua spp.), other grasses
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses, creating shelters by tying leaves together, and pupate in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, uniform tawny-orange wings with dusky margins and the absence of distinct spots. Often requires close examination or geographic range for definitive identification from similar *Amblyscirtes* species.
Description
A small, robust skipper with uniformly tawny to orange-brown wings, often with slightly darker, dusky margins. Its hairy body matches the wing coloration.
