Alkali Skipper
Pseudocopaeodes eunus (W.H. Edwards, 1881)
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Identification: Upperside is bright brownish orange to yellowish orange with dark narrow borders and dark vein ends. Male forewing has a narrow black stigma which runs diagonally. Underside is dull yellow; veins may or may not be dark. There are usually 2 pale rays on the hindwing.
Wing Span: 1 - 1 1/4 inches (2.5 - 3.2 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Several flights from April-September.
Caterpillar Hosts: Desert salt grass (Distichlis spicata var. stricta).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Grassy spots on alkali flats.
Range: Southern Nevada south through eastern and southern California to Baja California Norte.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 83 verified sightings
Observation date: Aug 04, 2017
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Nov 18, 2021
Observation date: Aug 06, 2017
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Nov 18, 2021
Observation date: Jun 05, 2021
Submitted by: guy_incognito
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Jun 07, 2021
Observation date: Apr 13, 2019
Submitted by: Robert Gorman
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Apr 13, 2019
Observation date: May 14, 2017
Submitted by: diwalks2@gmail.com
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: May 18, 2017
Observation date: Aug 09, 2016
Submitted by: J Tinsman
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Dec 31, 2016
Observation date: Aug 07, 2016
Submitted by: yardbird
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport
Verified date: Aug 17, 2016
Observation date: Sep 17, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jun 03, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Lander County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 12, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Sep 16, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 09, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Sep 12, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 30, 1987
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Mineral County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Sep 17, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Nye County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Sep 07, 1984
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Storey County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 01, 2012
Observation date: Aug 14, 1978
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (George T. Austin)
Region: Churchill County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2012
Observation date: Jul 16, 2007
Submitted by: RaisingButterfl...
Region: Kern County, California, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Nov 29, 2011
Observation date: Jul 19, 1967
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Peter Herlan)
Region: Carson City County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Aug 27, 1972
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Oakley Shields)
Region: Washoe County, Nevada, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Jan 01, 2011
Observation date: Jun 12, 1986
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (unknown)
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: May 04, 2010
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Kim Davis & Mike Stangeland)
Region: Inyo County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Dec 31, 2010
Observation date: Sep 14, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (John F. Emmel)
Region: San Bernardino County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Apr 02, 2010
Observation date: May 19, 1983
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Sterling Mattoon)
Region: Mono County, California, United States
Verified by: Ken Davenport (Ken Davenport)
Verified date: Apr 02, 2010
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