description Yuma Skipper Overview
The Yuma skipper is a butterfly in the skipper family Hesperiidae found in parts of the western United States. It is associated with wet riparian habitats in otherwise dry landscapes, where its host plants include giant reed grasses in the genus Phragmites. This dependence on tall grasses and moist streamside environments makes the species closely tied to the condition of desert and semi-desert waterways, rather than to open arid ground alone.
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What is the Yuma skipper?
The Yuma skipper is a North American skipper butterfly found in parts of the western United States. It is associated with wet riparian habitats in otherwise dry landscapes.
Why does the Yuma skipper need wet habitat?
Its larvae depend on wetland grasses, including giant reed grasses in the genus Phragmites. In arid regions, these moist streamside habitats can be isolated and especially important.
What plants do Yuma skipper caterpillars use?
The caterpillars use grasses, including giant reed grasses in the genus Phragmites. This plant dependence ties local populations to suitable riverside or wetland vegetation.
Is the Yuma skipper a desert butterfly?
It can occur in desert and dry-country regions, but it is not independent of water. The species is tied to wet riparian corridors where its host grasses grow.
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