Potrillo Skipper
Common NamePotrillo Skipper
Scientific NameCabares potrillo
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical lowlands, open woodlands, forest edges, clearings, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas, Arizona, and Florida, south through Mexico and Central America to South America
Host Plantslegumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropics; March to November in temperate regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green or brown, often with a constricted neck, and feed on leaves, forming leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon, often within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown coloration and the prominent, somewhat rectangular white spots on the forewings. The antennae have a hooked club (apiculus), typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring prominent white rectangular spots on the forewings and a robust, hairy body.
