White-tailed Longtail
Common NameWhite-tailed Longtail
Scientific NameUrbanus albimargo
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyEudaminae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouthern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America (e.g., Colombia, Ecuador, Peru)
Host Plantslegumes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae typically feed on host plants before pupating into an angular chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown body and wings, contrasted sharply by the bright white fringe on the hindwings. The forewings may have subtle, translucent white spots.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings. Its most distinctive feature is the prominent white fringe along the outer margin of the hindwings, giving it a 'white-tailed' appearance.
