Poanes taxiles
(W.H. Edwards, 1881)
Taxiles Skipper
Poanes taxiles is a in the Hesperiidae, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. This is closely related to Poanes melane (Umber Skipper), with which it has been historically confused or synonymized. Like other Poanes skippers, it is associated with grassland and riparian . are active during warmer months and visit a variety of flowering plants for nectar.
Pronunciation
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Distribution
Southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The GBIF match indicates the accepted name is Lon taxiles, suggesting this may be treated as a synonym in current classifications.
Similar Taxa
- Poanes melaneClosely related and historically confused with P. taxiles; both are 'umber' or brown-colored skippers in the same with similar preferences. The two have been subject to taxonomic revision, with P. taxiles sometimes treated as a synonym of P. melane or as a distinct species.