Yuma Skipper (Ochlodes yuma)

Yuma Skipper, a reference photo — Photo: Robb Hannawacker · Public domain

Ochlodes yuma, the Yuma skipper, is a species of grass skipper in the butterfly family Hesperiidae that lives in wetlands of western North America. Its only known host is common reed (Phragmites australis).

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Yuma Skipper being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ochlodes sylvanoides

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Ochlodes
Species: Ochlodes yuma

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