Evans's Skipper
Common NameEvans's Skipper
Scientific NamePardaleodes evansi
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, pale blue
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeWest and Central Africa
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round (in suitable climates)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on grasses, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of brown-orange wings with a prominent pale blue/white iridescent patch on the hindwing, along with the robust body and hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a robust body, predominantly brown-orange wings, and a distinct, often iridescent pale blue or white patch on the hindwing.
