Arizona Giant Skipper
Agathymus aryxna

General: The caterpillars of this large bodied species burrow into and eat the leaves of agave. Adults visit mud but have yet to be seen at flowers. It can be common in stands of its foodplant.
Flight: fall
Foodplant: Palmer's agave, Agave palmeri
Status: resident

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