Poanes aaroni
| Saffron skipper | |
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| Species: | P. aaroni
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| Poanes aaroni (Skinner, 1890)
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Poanes aaroni, the saffron skipper, is a North American butterfly from the skipper family (Hesperiidae) which occurs in salt marshes along the Atlantic coast[verification needed].
The upperside of the wings are vivid orange, with broad black borders. The underside of the hindwing is a paler orange with a pallid stripe in the center.
The larva feeds exclusively on smooth cordgrass (Spartina alterniflora)[verification needed].
Four subspecies are recognized:
- P. a. aaroni Skinner, 1890 – Aaron's skipper
- P. a. bordeloni – Bordelon's skipper
- P. a. howardi – Howard's skipper
- P. a. minimus – swamp skipper
External links
- Pictures Dave Powell's Butterfly Site
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