Simius Roadside-Skipper
Notamblyscirtes simius (W. H. Edwards, 1881)
Family: Hesperiidae
Status: Rare resident
NENHP Ranking: S1, Tier 2
Range: This species inhabits a narrow band from eastern Montana south into New Mexico and Arizona. In Nebraska it is found in the Pine Ridge regions of Sioux County.
Larval Hostplant(s): Grama grasses, particularly Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis).
Broods/Flight Times: One flight from late May into late June.
Overwintering: As a partially grown caterpillar.
Habitat: The Simius Roadside-Skipper is usually found in mixed prairies and open ground on ridge tops of ponderosa pine woodlands.
Avg. Wingspan: 7/8 – 1 1/4 inches
Found at: Gilbert-Baker SWMA, Pants Butte area
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Notes: When found it is normally as only an individual or two
Simius Roadside-Skipper, Chavez Co. New Mexico, Steve Cary
