Eufala Skipper
(Lerodea eufala)
Eufala Skipper sightings, by week (about)
This skipper is a rare stray to Wisconsin. In 2007 Les Ferge, a long time Wisconsin lepidopterist enthusiast, saw his first individual of this species in Wisconsin.
Identifying characteristics: Above, this species is a dull brown with markings similar to that of the Pepper and Salt Skipper with several white spots in the middle of the forewing and three small, postmedian spots. Below this skipper is dusted with gray scales, but with no markings on the hindwing. The gray dusting varies considerably and the pictured individual is at the extreme end with lots of gray scales.
Similar species: The Swarthy Skipper is another rare stray that could potentially be confused with this species from below, but rarely has any spots on the upper wings. Both of these skippers would be considered extremely rare strays in Wisconsin and neither would be likely to be seen.
Habitat: Old fields, meadows, and roadsides.
Flight: This species has multiple broods in the south and occasionally migrates north, but rarely makes it to Wisconsin, and would be most likely to see in a garden nectaring late in the season.
Abundance: A very rare stray in Wisconsin.
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Eufala Skipper
Lerodea eufala