Callimormus corades
Common NameCallimormus corades
Scientific NameCallimormus corades
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, often construct shelters by rolling leaves, and pupate in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dull brown coloration, robust body, and characteristic skipper antennae (hooked at the tip). Specific identification often requires examination of genitalia due to many similar-looking skipper species.
Description
A small, robust-bodied skipper with dull brown wings, a greyish-brown hairy body, and prominent large eyes. The forewings show faint, lighter, somewhat translucent spots.
