Mediterranean Skipper

Common

Size: 24-28 mm. This species lacks the hyaline spots that characterizes related skippers. The male is unmarked with brown, and the female has lighter non-hyaline markings.

Widespread (throughout the Delta and the Nile Valley to Sudan). AOO = 176 km2. EOO = 583,000 km2. 11 locations

Narrow (Mediterranean to Afghanistan, Pakistan and North India)

Hot dry paths and rocky gorges; adults found in shady areas.

Least Concern

Several generations per year.

48 records. Latest in 2006 (Kharga oasis)

Resident

February-November

Host-plants: Poaceae, Aeluropus lagopoides and Panicum turgidum (all Graminae).