Conflua Skipper
Common NameConflua Skipper
Scientific NamePanoquina conflua
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical lowlands, open areas, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, Mexico
Host Plantssugarcane, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses; larvae feed on leaves, often creating shelters by rolling leaves; pupation occurs within a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the broad, straight white band on the forewing and the plain brown hindwings, distinguishing it from similar *Panoquina* species.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent, broad, diagonal white band across the forewing. The body is robust and brown.
