| Amblyscirtes simius W. H. Edwards, 1881 |
| Status: Uncommon to occasional local resident |
| Flight Period(s): One flight in our area. 29 May – 22 June |
| 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): Gramma grasses, particularly Blue Gramma (Bouteloua gracilis). |
| Overwinter: As a partially grown caterpillar |
| Commentary/Habitat: In Sioux County the Simius Roadside-Skipper is usually found in mixed prairies and open ground on ridgetops of ponderosa pine woodlands. When found it is normally as only an individual or two. |
| Similar Species: N/A |
