Amblyscirtes reversa

Amblyscirtes reversa F. Jones, 1926
Reversed Roadside-skipper

Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G3

State Rank: S2S3

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Highest Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 7

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Wet hardwoods, cane, hardwood slopes with cane

Description

Wing span is 2.9 - 3.5 cm. Upperside is dark brown. Underside is rusty brown with light spots. Yellow wing veins. Underside of hindwing has a indistinct yellow streak.

Similar Species

Roadside skippers.

Habitat

Fire dependent wetland wooded areas with cane.

Diet

Switch cane (Arundinaria tecta) is the larval food. Specific plants for nectar needs are not known.

Life History

Pale white eggs are laid singly on host cane. Caterpillars roll leaves as protective shelters. Two to three brood times when flight may be observed.

Survey Recommendations

Surveys in the field and in literature required to assess where historic and current populations may be located. It is thought that the adults may be crepuscular.

Range

Populations are spotty from Virginia to Georgia.

Threats

Wetland conversion and pesticide use.

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3

General Threat Natural system modifications Pollution Natural system modifications

Specific Threat Dams & water management/use Air-borne pollutants Fire & fire suppression

	Threat 1	Threat 2	Threat 3
General Threat	Natural system modifications	Pollution	Natural system modifications
Specific Threat	Dams & water management/use	Air-borne pollutants	Fire & fire suppression

Georgia Conservation Status

Species needs further assessment.

Conservation Management Recommendations

Maintaining native habitats. Protecting and managing for switch cane.

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

Action 1: Modify prescribed fire regime to improve habitat
Action 2: Complete a distributional survey to assess current range, conservation status or to identify best populations
Action 3: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
Action 4: Reduce the impacts of pesticides on terrestrial invertebrates through education and alternative management practices
Action 5: Utilize a Butterfly Atlas to document ranges and survey needs for butterfly SGCN

References

“Reversed Roadside-Skipper Amblyscirtes Reversa W.M. Jones, 1926.” Reversed Roadside-Skipper Amblyscirtes Reversa W.M. Jones, 1926 | Butterflies and Moths of North America, 8 May 2010, www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Amblyscirtes-reversa.

USF Water Institute. “Alabama Butterfly Atlas.” Reversed Roadside-Skipper - Alabama Butterfly Atlas, alabama.butterflyatlas.usf.edu/species/details/5/reversed-roadside-skipper.