Pale Mylon
Common NamePale Mylon
Scientific NameMylon pelias
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorspale blue-grey, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Argentina)
Host PlantsLonchocarpus spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale blue-grey and brown mottled pattern, especially the distinct brown bands on the hindwings, and its typical skipper morphology with a robust body and hooked antennae.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with pale blue-grey wings mottled with brown markings, particularly on the hindwings and outer forewings, and a robust, hairy body.
