Broken Silverdrop
Common NameBroken Silverdrop
Scientific NameEpargyreus exadeus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellowish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouthern North America (southern Texas, Arizona), Central America, South America
Host PlantsLonchocarpus, Robinia, Wisteria, various legumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; spring to fall in temperate regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green with a dark head, often creating leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a cocoon.
Identification TipsDistinguished from the Silver-spotted Skipper (*E. clarus*) by the irregular or broken white band on the hindwing underside, rather than a single large, solid silver spot. The forewing translucent spots are also key.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, a hairy yellowish-brown head and thorax, and a distinctive broken white band on the underside of the hindwing. The forewings feature several small, translucent yellowish spots.
