Sonoran Banded-Skipper
Common NameSonoran Banded-Skipper
Scientific NameAutochton sonora
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow-orange, white
HabitatCanyons, arroyos, oak woodlands, riparian areas, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas) and Mexico
Host PlantsRobinia neomexicana, Robinia spp., Amorpha fruticosa
Flight PeriodApril to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various legume host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults. This species typically has multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad, irregular yellow-orange band on the forewing, the dark brown ground color, and the characteristic hooked antennae clubs of skippers. The underside is often a paler brown with similar markings.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent, broad, irregular yellow-orange band across the forewing and a few small white spots near the apex.
