| Polites rhesus (W. H. Edwards, 1878) |
| Status: Uncommon to rare local resident |
| Flight Period(s): This species flies in a single spring flight. In Nebraska it has been recorded from 10-30 May. |
| Range: The Rhesus Skipper is found from southern Saskatchewan southward through New Mexico. In Nebraska it occurs primarily in the panhandle, with the easternmost record being from Arthur County. |
| Larval Hostplant(s): Blue Grama (Bouteloua gracilis) |
| Overwinter: Probably as a fully-grown caterpillar, but the early emergence dates might also suggest the pupal stage. |
| Commentary/Habitat: The Rhesus Skipper inhabits mixed to shortgrass prairies on hillsides or hilltops. They form colonies where they are rarely abundant, but outside of which they are non-existant. They are likely often overlooked or missed due to their early flight dates and local nature. |
| Similar Species: None |
