Southern Sicklewing
Common NameSouthern Sicklewing
Scientific NameEantis thraso
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, grey, black
HabitatForest edges, clearings, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern Texas, Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsLonchocarpus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer temperate areas
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a dark head, feeding on host plant leaves and often creating shelters by rolling leaves. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the strongly hooked forewing apex, giving it a 'sickle' appearance, and its overall dark, mottled coloration with small translucent spots. Its flight is typically fast and erratic.
Description
A medium-sized, dark brown to grayish skipper with a distinctive hooked or sickle-shaped forewing apex and scattered translucent spots on its wings.
