Sickle-winged Skipper
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Common NameSickle-winged Skipper
Scientific NameEantis thraso
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas, Arizona, Mexico, Central America, and South America
Host PlantsLonchocarpus, Piscidia, Robinia, Acacia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; May to November in southern US
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a dark head, feeding on host plant leaves and often constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the unique pointed or 'sickle-shaped' forewing apex, mottled brown coloration, and the typical stout body and hooked antennae of a skipper.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with mottled brown wings, characterized by the distinctive pointed or 'sickle-shaped' apex of the forewings. The underside is often a paler brown.
