U-lucida Skipper
Common NameU-lucida Skipper
Scientific NameQuadrus u-lucida
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsbrown, white, pale blue
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Brazil)
Host PlantsByrsonima spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae (caterpillars) feed on the leaves, pupate, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of brown wings with specific translucent white spots on the forewings and the prominent pale, often silvery-blue, band on the hindwings. The hooked antennae are characteristic of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized brown skipper with a robust body and hooked antennae. Its forewings feature several translucent white spots, while the hindwings display a distinctive pale, almost silvery-blue band, particularly visible on the underside.
