Red-collared Firetip
Common NameRed-collared Firetip
Scientific NamePyrrhopyge phidias
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrrhopyginae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patterniridescent
Primary Colorsblue, black, red, orange, pink
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil)
Host PlantsByrsonima species
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical regions)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs before adults emerge, typically having multiple broods annually in tropical climates.
Identification TipsKey features include iridescent blue wings with a white fringe, a black body with distinct orange stripes, a bright pink head, and a prominent red abdominal tip.
Description
This striking skipper features iridescent blue-green wings with a white fringe, a black body adorned with orange stripes, a bright pink head, and a prominent red tip on its abdomen.
