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Achalarus casica (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869)
Attributes of Achalarus casicaFamily: Skippers (Hesperiidae) Subfamily: Spread-wing Skippers (Pyrginae) Identification: Upperside is dark brown; forewing has scattered, small, transparent white spots. Underside of hindwing is black-brown with 2 dark bands and a mottled white marginal band. Hindwing fringes are checkered. Life history: Not reported. Flight: Several flights from April-October in Texas and Mexico. Wing span: 1 1/2 - 2 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Not reported. Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Pinyon-juniper woodland, desert grassland, canyons, streamsides, river bottoms, washes. Range: Guatemala north to northern Mexico. Strays north to west Texas, southwest New Mexico, and southeastern Arizona. Conservation: Not necessary for a periodic stray. 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 Achalarus casica
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