Aminiades Longtail
Common NameAminiades Longtail
Scientific NameCodatractus aminias
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, yellowish-white
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America (Mexico to Panama) and northern South America (Colombia, Ecuador)
Host PlantsAcacia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green and construct shelters by folding or rolling leaves of their host plants, undergoing complete metamorphosis through pupation to emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark overall coloration, the specific pattern of translucent yellowish spots on the forewings, and the prominent, slender tails on the hindwings, characteristic of many long-tailed skippers.
Description
A robust, dark brown to black skipper with irregular yellowish-white translucent spots on the forewings and distinctive long, slender tails on the hindwings.
