Jebus Skipper
Common NameJebus Skipper
Scientific NameZenis jebus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on grasses, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its robust body, hooked antennae, and the distinctive broad, oblique white band on the hindwings, which is visible on both the upper and underside.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings. It is characterized by a prominent, broad white band across the hindwings and small translucent spots on the forewings.
