Dorantes Longtail
Common NameDorantes Longtail
Scientific NameUrbanus dorantes
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow
HabitatOpen woodlands, fields, gardens, disturbed areas, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Florida, Gulf Coast, Texas, Arizona), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsDesmodium, Phaseolus, Canavalia, Rhynchosia, Clitoria
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesFemales lay eggs singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with a dark head, feeding on various legumes before pupating. Multiple generations occur annually.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with distinct yellow forewing spots and the long, slender tails on the hindwings. The underside often has a mottled appearance.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominent yellow spots on the forewings, and long, slender tails on the hindwings. The underside is often mottled brown.
