Dotted Callimormus
Common NameDotted Callimormus
Scientific NameCallimormus interpunctata
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)25
Primary Colorsdark brown, tan, cream
HabitatOpen disturbed areas, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae typically feed on grasses and construct shelters by rolling leaves, pupating within these shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include the small size, robust body, and the specific pattern of light tan streaks and spots on a dark brown background on the forewings. The antennae are hooked at the tip, characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with dark brown wings adorned with distinct light tan to cream streaks and small, somewhat irregular spots on the forewings. Its body is hairy and brownish-yellow.
