Coyote Cloudywing
Common NameCoyote Cloudywing
Scientific NameThorybes coyote
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, chaparral, canyons, open woodlands, desert washes
Geographic RangeSouthwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas), Mexico
Host PlantsAcacia greggii, Acacia constricta, other legumes
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid individually on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves, often constructing shelters by folding or tying leaves together. They pupate on or near the host plant, and adults emerge to feed on nectar.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the overall dark brown coloration of the body and wings, combined with the prominent, unbroken white fringe on the hindwing. Unlike many other cloudywings, it typically lacks clear hyaline spots on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized, robust dark brown skipper with a distinctive bright white fringe along the hindwing margin. The forewings are generally unmarked or have very faint darker markings.
