Praeceps Skipper
Common NamePraeceps Skipper
Scientific NameHedone praeceps
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeMexico to Brazil (Central and South America)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round (more abundant during wet seasons)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on leaves, pupate in a silken cocoon or leaf shelter, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the specific pattern of dark brown spots on the orange-brown forewings, the robust body, and the hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with orange-brown wings, marked with several dark brown spots on the forewings. Its body is robust and hairy.
