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Dull Firetip
Apyrrothrix araxes (Hewitson, 1867)
Attributes of Apyrrothrix araxesFamily: Skippers (Hesperiidae) Subfamily: Firetips (Pyrrhopyginae) Identification: Upperside is dark brown; forewing with large white patches, hindwing with scalloped outer margin. Underside of forewing is the same as the upperside, and has orange at the wing base. Underside of hindwing is mostly orange with a dark border and blurry dark markings. Life history: Adults are fast, strong fliers. They bask with their wings held open. The caterpillar eats leaves and lives in the shelter of a folded leaf. Flight: Several broods from June-November, most common in September. Wing span: 1 3/4 - 2 1/4 inches (4.5 - 5.7 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Arizona oak (Quercus arizonica), Emory Oak (Q. emoryi), and Mexican blue oak (Q. oblongifolia) Adult food: Nectar from flowers including Monarda and Baccharis. Habitat: Open oak woodland, roadsides, streamsides, forest trails and edges. Range: Southern Arizona, west Texas, Mexico. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Apyrrothrix araxes
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