Amblyscirtes phylace
(Edwards, 1878)
Orange-headed Roadside-Skipper, Red-headed Roadside Skipper
Amblyscirtes phylace is a small in the Hesperiidae, distributed from the southwestern United States to Mexico. have a wingspan of 22–29 mm and are characterized by orange or reddish coloration on the . The is known to feed on flower nectar as adults.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Amblyscirtes phylace: //ˌæmblɪˈsɜːrtiːz ˈfaɪleɪsi//
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Identification
The orange or reddish coloration is the primary distinguishing feature referenced in . Small size (22–29 mm wingspan) and association with roadside may aid identification. Specific diagnostic characters separating it from such as A. nysa are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Roadside environments, including unpaved roads and adjacent areas. One observation occurred in a sandy area near a riparian corridor.
Distribution
Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, western Texas, and Mexico.
Diet
feed on flower nectar. Larval plants are not documented in available sources.
Life Cycle
Complete with , larva, pupa, and stages. Specific details on number of per year, timing of stages, or strategy are not documented for this in available sources.
Similar Taxa
- Amblyscirtes nysaSimilar (Nysa Roadside-Skipper) and preferences; distinguished by different coloration and geographic range primarily in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas with limited overlap in Colorado.
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Taxonomic Note
GBIF lists this as a synonym under Mastor phylace, though this classification is not widely accepted; NCBI and most sources maintain it in Amblyscirtes.