Mazans Scallopwing
Common NameMazans Scallopwing
Scientific NameStaphylus mazans
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas, Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsSida spp., Malvaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate zones
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on Malvaceae plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark, mottled brown coloration, small white spots on the forewings, and the characteristic scalloped wing margins, along with typical skipper antennae with hooked clubs.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with mottled wings, small white hyaline spots on the forewings, and distinctly scalloped wing margins.
