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| Eufala Skipper |
Latin
Name: Lerodea eufala |
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Genus: Lerodea Species: eufala |
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Comments: |
| The Eufala Skipper is a year-round resident of the warm Gulf Coast and Florida. It is unable to survive prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. Adults avidly visit available flowers and frequent home gardens. They have a rapid, erratic flight but pause regularly to perch or nectar and are easily observed. The underside of the wings are pale gray brown and often appear faded. |
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Life
Cycle: |
Broods: |
multiple generations |
Egg: |
cream, laid singly on or near host leaves |
Larva: |
green with green and yellow stripes; head is brownish orange below and cream above |
Host Plants: |
various grasses, including Bermuda Grass |
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Host
Plants: |
Host
Plants: |
various grasses, including Bermuda Grass |
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Habitat: |
Habitat: |
open, grassy areas including old fields, roadsides, vacant lots, pineland edges and clearings, and utility easements |
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Wingspan: |
Inches: |
.9 - 1.25 |
Centimeters: |
2.3 - 3.2 |
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Appearance: |
Sexes: |
similar |
Compare: |
The Three-spotted Skipper (Cymaenes tripunctatus) is warm brown below with distinct light hindwing spots. |
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| Markings: |
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Above:
- grayish brown with several tiny white spots on forewing; subapical spots form small, straight band
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Below:
- light brown to tan, often with faint, light hindwing spots
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Map Legend: Resident (green) | Stray
(Red) |
