Dichrous Skipper
Common NameDichrous Skipper
Scientific NameTheagenes dichrous
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, brown, translucent white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil (Central and South America)
Host PlantsInga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more common during rainy seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, often constructing leaf shelters, before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with a specific arrangement of clear, glassy spots on the forewings, and its characteristic spread-wing resting posture.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown skipper butterfly with distinctive translucent (hyaline) spots on its forewings and a somewhat mottled pattern on its hindwings, often appearing cryptic.
