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Neamathla Skipper

Nastra neamathla (Skinner & R.C. Williams, 1923)

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Attributes of Nastra neamathla


Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae)

Subfamily: Grass Skippers (Hesperiinae)

Identification: Upperside is brown with no markings. Underside of forewing is black at the base and yellow-brown on the remainder of the wing; hindwing is yellow-brown with no pale scales on the veins.

Life history: Not reported.

Flight: Three broods from February-October.

Wing span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 2.9 cm).

Caterpillar hosts: Probably grasses.

Adult food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Marsh edges and other open, moist areas.

Range: Southeast Texas, peninsular Florida and the Keys, south to Costa Rica. Strays to southern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

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 Nastra neamathla



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