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The Umber Skipper, Poanes melane, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in California (west of the Sierra Nevada divide), southern Arizona, Baja California, the highlands of Mexico and Central America, and six miles from my front door. The habitat consists of desert foothills, grassy areas, streamsides, roadsides, yards, parks and open oak woodland (six miles from my front door).
I don't know how common it is, but I've seen ... maybe six in 15 years, all in the oak grasslands and by one pond on Mt. Diablo where I also used to find this horsetail grass, a favorite perch when oak and rye grass aren't available.
Once more, Skippers are butterflies, not moths. Though the shape may be deceiving, the flight especially of this particular skipper is relatively straight. It is not attracted to light, but will readily go to any wildflower. I have found the Umber with Firy and the rare (here) Branded Skippers.
Go to nurseries in Western Canada and the U.S. and look for these little beauties on Lantana, their absolute favorite. In fact, almost guaranteed that you'll attract any Skipper, but especially the Firey and Umber if you plant one lantana bush or potted plant in your yard.
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Grey Teal ( Anas gibberifrons ) A native by virtue of its self introduction possibly throughout history. During periods of drought in Australia these birds arrive in New Zealand in larger numbers than usually found...This has likely always happened. A petite, dapper little Duck that peeps when alarmed....This group is sunbathing in the late afternoon warmth....
Taraxacum rubicundum (Dahlst.) Dahlst.
Ruddy Dandelion
Just like me it is well past its best and going to seed........
"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing." -- Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865), Lincoln's Own Stories
De regreso a Almazán por la senda del Duero, Almazán, Soria..
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