Ancyloxypha numitor

Least Skipper

Basic Information

General information

Family: “Hesperidae”
Sub Family: “Hesperiinae”
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • “NorthAmerica”

Host plants:

  • Poa

Habitat

open, moist, grassy habitats including wet prairies and fens

Flights

“May”-“October”