Hesperia_assiniboia

<i>Hesperia assiniboia</i>

Hesperia assiniboia

Species of butterfly

Hesperia assiniboia, the plains skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae.

Quick Facts Plains skipper, Scientific classification ...

It is found in the Canadian Prairie provinces and into the northern Great Plains states.[1] Its habitats include northern shortgrass prairies and aspen parkland.[2]

The wingspan is 21–30 mm. The flight period is from mid-July to early September.[1]

The larvae feed on needlegrass (Stipa species), June grass (Koeleria cristata), and blue grama (Bouteloua gracilis).[1] Adults feed on nectar from flowers such as asters, goldenrods, and blazingstar.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Common Branded Skipper, Butterflies of Canada
  2. [2]
    "Hesperia assiniboia". explorer.natureserve.org.
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