Catilina Skipper
Common NameCatilina Skipper
Scientific NameHedone catilina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, open areas, forest edges, disturbed habitats
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on the leaves, pupate, and then emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its yellowish-brown ground color, the pattern of dark spots on the forewings, and the characteristic robust body and hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with yellowish-brown wings, featuring several small, dark brown spots on the forewings. Its body is hairy and stout.
