Toltec Roadside-Skipper
Common NameToltec Roadside-Skipper
Scientific NameAmblyscirtes tolteca
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, grassy areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, New Mexico), Mexico, Central America
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae family)
Flight PeriodMarch to November (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on the grass blades, and pupation typically occurs in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark brown coloration and the pattern of small, bright white spots on both the forewing and hindwing uppersides, which can help differentiate it from similar roadside-skipper species.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with numerous small, distinct white spots scattered across both the forewings and hindwings, and a hairy, brownish body.
