Amblyscirtes linda

Freeman, 1943

Linda's roadside skipper, Linda's Roadside-Skipper

A small grass skipper in the Hesperiidae, described by Hugh Avery Freeman in 1943. The is characterized by dark brown wings with distinctive light spotting patterns and a wingspan of 29–34 mm. It occurs in North America and is one of approximately 25 species in the Amblyscirtes.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amblyscirtes linda: /ˌæmblɪˈskɜːrtiːz ˈlɪndə/

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Identification

Distinguished from other Amblyscirtes by the combination of dark brown upperside with few light spots, obscure male stigma, and the characteristic gray overscales forming a pale spot band on the hindwing underside. The small size (wingspan under 35 mm) and black-tipped forewing underside are additional diagnostic features. Similar roadside skippers in the typically show more extensive pale markings or different spot patterns.

Distribution

North America. Specific range details beyond continental occurrence are not documented in available sources.

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