Sickle-winged Skipper
Common NameSickle-winged Skipper
Scientific NameEantis thraso
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (stray), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsMalpighia glabra, Byrsonima crassifolia, Stigmaphyllon species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropics; late summer to fall in temperate areas
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green and feed on the foliage, pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown coloration, the distinctive pointed or 'sickle-shaped' forewing apex, and the presence of a few small, translucent spots on the forewings.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown skipper with a robust body and somewhat pointed forewings, featuring a few small, translucent whitish spots.
