Brown Longtail
Common NameBrown Longtail
Scientific NameUrbanus procne
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown, green, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas, subtropical and tropical regions
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, Florida), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host Plantslegumes, Phaseolus, Rhynchosia, Desmodium
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate parts of its range
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a dark head, often constructing shelters by folding leaves. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of brown wings with a reddish hue, prominent long tails on the hindwings, and a few small white spots on the forewings. The greenish sheen on the thorax and wing bases is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a predominantly brown body and wings, featuring long tails on the hindwings. The forewings have a reddish-brown wash and a few small, translucent white spots, while the body and wing bases exhibit a subtle greenish iridescence.
