Euphyes arpa (Boisduval and Le Conte, [1837])
Palmetto Skipper

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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G3

State Rank: S1S3

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

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

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Data Deficient

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 6

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Moist low saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) scrub

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SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

	Threat 1	Threat 2	Threat 3
General Threat	Natural system modifications	Pollution	None
Specific Threat	None	Air-borne pollutants	None

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

• Action 1: Reassess the conservation status of SGCN before the next revision of Georgia's State Wildlife Action Plan
• Action 2: Protect groundwater quality by reducing inputs of sediment, nutrients, and contaminants
• Action 3: Promote the growing of yucca plants to serve as a larval foodplant
• Action 4: Modify prescribed fire regime to improve habitat

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