Lycas devanes
Common NameLycas devanes
Scientific NameLycas devanes
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, reddish-brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae), Sedges (Cyperaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae are typically cylindrical and feed on monocots, often pupating in a loose cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include the robust body, reddish-brown eyes, and the distinctive pattern of broad, irregular silvery-white bands on the dark brown forewings. The hooked antennae are characteristic of skippers.
Description
This is a robust skipper with a hairy, dark brown body and prominent reddish-brown eyes. Its forewings are dark brown with striking, irregular silvery-white bands and patches, while the hindwings are mostly dark brown with some lighter dusting.
