Socrates Firetip
Common NameSocrates Firetip
Scientific NamePyrrhopygopsis socrates
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrrhopyginae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsdark blue, black, white, red, orange
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil)
Host PlantsMalpighiaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically cylindrical and pupate in a loose cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark blue wings with a distinct white forewing band, bright red head, and a prominent orange abdomen. The robust body and hooked antennae are characteristic of skippers.
Description
A robust skipper with dark blue wings, a prominent white band on the forewing, a bright red head, and a vibrant orange abdomen.
