Bright Red Velvet Bob
Common NameBright Red Velvet Bob
Scientific NamePorphyrogenes passalus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsInga spp., Lonchocarpus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are caterpillars that feed on dicotyledonous host plants, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive broad orange band on dark forewings and the hooked antennae, which are characteristic of skippers. Its rapid, darting flight is also typical.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown to black wings, prominently marked with a broad, bright orange diagonal band across the forewings.
