Green Flasher
Common NameGreen Flasher
Scientific NameAstraptes fulgerator
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, green, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, gardens, open woodlands, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, Florida), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsLonchocarpus, Robinia, Sida
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in subtropical areas
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a dark head, feeding on a wide range of host plants. They construct leaf shelters for feeding and pupation.
Identification TipsKey features include the iridescent green body, dark brown wings with small white forewing spots, and the robust body and hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper characterized by its vibrant iridescent green head and thorax, contrasting with its dark brown wings which bear a few small, translucent white spots on the forewings.
