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Santa Barbara Field Guides - Butterflies Lepidoptera Hesperiidae Lerodea eufala Eufala Skipper |
Size:
wingspread 1-1.5 in. Recognition: Gray- brown; FW has a few white spots above and below; underside lighter. Flight period: Adults are active from July to October. Hostplants: A variety of grasses are eaten by the larvae. Habitat: Sunny, exposed places such as fields, and open areas in urban settings are good places to see the Eufala Skipper. Distribution: Throughout the southern U.S., south into Mexico. Other: Adults commonly seen around flowers. |