Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala (W. H. Edwards, 1869)
Family: Hesperiidae
Status: Occasional stray from the south
NENHP Ranking: Not listed
Range: Native to Mexico and the Gulf Coast, straying north almost to the Canadian border. In Nebraska it has been found primarily in the eastern half of the state.
Larval Hostplant(s): Various grasses including Johnson-grass (Sorghum halepense), Bristly Foxtail (Setaria verticillata), and Barnyardgrass (Echinochloa crusgalli) where it breeds successfully.
Broods/Flight Times: This skipper has been found in Nebraska from mid-August to mid-October.
Overwintering: Not in this area.
Habitat: As a stray it may occur anywhere.
Avg. Wingspan: 1 – 1 1/4 inches
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Notes:
Eufala Skipper, Brewster Co. TX, Steve Cary
