Tanned Blue-Skipper
Common NameTanned Blue-Skipper
Scientific NameAchlyodes thraso
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (Texas, Arizona, Florida), Mexico, Central America, and South America to Argentina
Host PlantsSida, Malvaviscus, Abutilon, Malva
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to fall in temperate parts of its range
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on leaves, often creating leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon or folded leaf.
Identification TipsLook for its overall mottled brown appearance, the distinctive pattern of small, pale, translucent spots on the forewings, and its characteristic skipper flight and robust body.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with mottled brown wings, featuring darker brown bands and several small, pale, translucent spots on the forewings. Its body is hairy and brown.
