Teleus Longtail
Common NameTeleus Longtail
Scientific NameUrbanus teleus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (rare stray), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host Plantsvarious legumes (Fabaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; summer to fall in temperate areas
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, the Teleus Longtail undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae typically feed on host plants, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown coloration, the very long, slender tails on the hindwings, and the single, prominent white streak on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominent long tails on the hindwings, and a distinct white, diagonal streak across the forewing.
