Blue-studded Skipper
Common NameBlue-studded Skipper
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus staudingeri
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, and parts of northern South America
Host PlantsAcanthaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae typically construct shelters by folding or rolling leaves, and pupation occurs within these shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown ground color with the distinctive, somewhat 'broken' pattern of white and black spots on the forewings, combined with the robust body and hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings. The forewings feature prominent, irregular white and black markings, giving a mottled or spotted appearance, while the hindwings are a more uniform dark brown with faint darker spots.
