Orange-rimmed Skipper
Common NameOrange-rimmed Skipper
Scientific NamePyrrhopyge phidias
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrrhopyginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark blue, orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsBanisteriopsis, various Fabaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on specific host plants before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark, often iridescent blue-green wings and the prominent, bright orange-red band along the hindwing margin. Like other skippers, it has a robust body and hooked antennae.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark, often iridescent blue-green wings and body, featuring a striking bright orange band along the hindwing margin.
