Dimidiata Skipper
Common NameDimidiata Skipper
Scientific NamePellicia dimidiata
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patterncryptic
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America, northern South America
Host PlantsLegumes (Fabaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall dark, mottled brown appearance and typical skipper morphology, including a robust body and hooked antennae.
Description
A small to medium-sized, dark brown skipper with a mottled, cryptic pattern on its wings, often appearing greyish-brown.
