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Golden-headed Scallopwing
Staphylus ceos (W.H. Edwards, 1882)
Attributes of Staphylus ceosFamily: Skippers (Hesperiidae) Subfamily: Spread-wing Skippers (Pyrginae) Identification: Uppersides of head and palpi are orange. Wings are sooty black; forewing has very small, translucent white spots near the apex. Margins of hindwing are barely scalloped. Life history: Adults fly near the ground. To find females, males patrol in valleys and gulches. Flight: Many flights from April-December in Texas; April-September northward. Wing span: 15/16 - 1 1/8 inches (2.4 - 2.9 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Fremont\'s goosefoot (Chenopodium fremontii). Adult food: Not reported. Habitat: Valleys, washes, desert canyons. Range: Southern Arizona, southern New Mexico, and west and South Texas south to Durango, 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 Staphylus ceos |
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