Lumina Skipper
Common NameLumina Skipper
Scientific NameCymaenes lumina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, disturbed areas, often near grassy areas.
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America, extending north into Mexico and occasionally southern Texas and Arizona in the United States.
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions; late summer to fall in its northernmost range.
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on leaves, often creating shelters by rolling or tying leaves together. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon near the ground.
Identification TipsKey features include the overall dark brown coloration, the specific arrangement of small, hyaline white spots on the forewing, and the typical hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with a robust body and relatively small, pointed wings. The forewings feature a few small, translucent white spots.
