Asine Longtail
Common NameAsine Longtail
Scientific NameUrbanus asine
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and South America (south to Brazil and Peru)
Host PlantsDesmodium, Phaseolus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with a dark head, feeding on leaves before pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings, the specific arrangement of white hyaline spots on the forewings (often forming a diagonal band), and the long, slender tails on the hindwings.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominent long tails on the hindwings, and a distinctive pattern of white, translucent spots on the forewings.
