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Umber Skipper

 

Poanes melane

 

The Umber Skipper is found in California, southern Arizona, Baja California, the highlands of Mexico and Central America. The habitat consists of desert foothills, grassy areas, streamsides, roadsides, yards, parks and open oak woodland. The wings are umber brown, the forewing with a darker disc and pale spots and the hindwing with a light yellow-brown band. They feed on flower nectar.

 

Fun Fact
They live in shelters made of rolled or tied leaves.