Kendamulaza Skipper Stinga kendamulaza A. Warren & Austin, 2009

Family: Hesperiidae

Subfamily: Hesperiinae

Identification: Superficially similar to S. morrisoni, except pale markings on ventral hindwing consist of a narrow white line with the middle strongly displaced outwardly.

Wing Span: 1 - 13/16 inches (2.6 - 3.0 cm).

Life History: Males defend perches on hilltops and grassy openings on hillsides and ridgelines, below hilltops.

Flight: One flight, in spring.

Caterpillar Hosts: Unknown.

Adult Food: Flower nectar

Habitat: Partly forested Oak-Juniper or Oak Pine areas with grassy openings.

Range: S. Mexico

Conservation:

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Comments: NULL

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Observation date: Mar 01, 2009

Submitted by: legacy.reporter (A.D. Warren)

Region: Tlaxcala, Mexico

Verified by: John Saba (John Saba)