Glazed Pellicia
Common NameGlazed Pellicia
Scientific NamePellicia costimacula
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, Florida), Central America, northern South America
Host PlantsMalpighia glabra, Byrsonima crassifolia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods year-round in tropical areas; March to November in northern parts of its range
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown and feed on host plants from the Malpighiaceae family.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall dark brown coloration, robust body, and the subtle, often indistinct, darker mottled pattern on the forewings. The antennae have a distinct hook at the tip, characteristic of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown forewings exhibiting subtle darker mottling, and slightly lighter, reddish-brown hindwings. Its body is hairy and dark.
