General: Meridian Duskywing Skippers (Erynnis meridianus) have black wings with small white spots on the forewings. The hindwings are black, bordered with a pale edge.

Taxonomy: Family: Skippers (Hesperiidae); Subfamily: Spread-wing Skippers (Pyrginae)

Wing span: to almost 2 inches.

Hosts: Caterpillars feed on oaks.

Habitat: Open oak woodlands in the foothills.

Comments: Las Vegas is near the northern edge of the range of this species.