Common Roadside Skipper

Amblyscirtes vialis

 Genus Amblyscirtes
Subfamily Grass Skippers
Family Skippers
All Massachusetts Species


Common Roadside SkipperCommon Roadside Skipper

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Occurrence   "Not known from southeastern MA, Cape, and Islands - resident"
Abundance Very uncommon; maximum 4
Flight Period May 16 - July 12 (mainly mid-May to mid-June)
Notes Anything but common in MA; all populations should be reported
Overwintering Larva
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Common Roadside Skipper - Amblyscirtes vialis

Common Roadside Skipper

Photo by Erik Nielsen - 6/26/2004
Pittsburg, NH

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Common Roadside Skipper - Amblyscirtes vialis

Common Roadside Skipper

Photo by Frank Model - 6/16/2007
Wentworth Location, NH

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