Lerodea eufala (W. H. Edwards, 1869) |
Status: Occasional stray |
Flight Period(s): Although this species breeds continuously as conditions permit it may not produce offspring at all in Nebraska (where it has been recorded from 23 Aug – 18 October) due to its late arrival dates. |
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) |
Overwinter: This species cannot survive winters in Nebraska |
Commentary/Habitat: As a wide ranging stray the Eufala Skipper might occur in any open area although it is usually found on or near flowers. While numbers vary greatly from year to year (it is rarely common) this species is usually found somewhere in the state on an annual basis. |
Similar Species: N/A |