Macarius Tufted-Skipper
Common NameMacarius Tufted-Skipper
Scientific NamePorphyrogenes macarius
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsInga, Lonchocarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on host plants, often constructing shelters by folding or rolling leaves. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall dark brown coloration, the specific pattern of small white hyaline spots on the forewing, and the robust body and hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with broad, dark brown wings. The forewings display a few small, translucent white spots, while the hindwings are uniformly dark.
