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Euphyes pilatka
Palatka Skipper, Saw-grass Skipper
Euphyes pilatka, commonly known as the Palatka skipper or saw-grass skipper, is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is strongly associated with sawgrass marshes in the southeastern United States, where its larvae feed exclusively on Cladium jamaicensis. The species has a restricted coastal distribution and is notable for its specialized habitat requirements.