Ochlodes sylvanoides


Ochlodes sylvanoides, the woodland skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in North America from British Columbia south to southern California, east to Montana, Colorado and Arizona.

Description

Uppersides of wings are orange with dark borders. Males have black androconia on their forewings, while females have two dark markings on their forewings. The undersides of the wings are variable, but generally light brown with lighter spots. The wingspan is

Habitat and behavior

The woodland skipper is found in a wide range of habitats, including woodlands, gardens, and other areas with grasses. The larvae feed on various Poaceae species, including Cynodon dactylon, Phalaris, Elymus and Agropyron species. Adults feed on flower nectar, and are active midsummer to fall.

Subspecies

  • Ochlodes sylvanoides sylvanoides
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides pratincola
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides napa
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides bonnevilla Scott, 1981 – Bonneville skipper
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides orecoasta Scott, 1981 – Oregon coast skipper
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides santacruza Scott, 1981
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides omnigena Austin, 1998
  • Ochlodes sylvanoides catalina Emmel & Emmel, 1998