Dyson's Silverpatch
Common NameDyson's Silverpatch
Scientific NameEpargyreus dysoni
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, yellowish-brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil
Host PlantsLegumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the robust body, hooked antennae, and especially the large, irregular white patch on the underside of the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a robust, yellowish-brown body and dark brown wings, featuring a prominent, irregular white patch on the underside of the hindwing.
