Naevolus Skipper
Image: Godman & Salvin (Public domain)
Common NameNaevolus Skipper
Scientific NameNaevolus naevolus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico southwards)
Host Plantslegumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae typically construct shelters from leaves, pupating within these or in a loose cocoon before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown coloration with distinctive white hyaline spots on the forewings, the robust body, and the hooked antennae characteristic of skippers. The specific arrangement and size of the white spots are crucial for species-level identification within the genus.
Description
This is a medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings featuring prominent white hyaline spots on the forewings. The underside is also dark brown, with similar but often less distinct white markings.
