Hesperiidae : Eudaminae
Autochton potrillo (Lucas, 1857)
Potrillo Skipper
Autochton potrillo (Lucas, 1857)
Potrillo Skipper
Previously known as: Cabares potrillo.
Description and Similar Species: Wingspan 36-45mm. Similar to Hammock Skipper Polygonus leo but smaller due to shorter forewings. The white dots on the forewing are also smaller and a different pattern.
Range: Southern USA through Central America and the Caribbean Islands to Venezuela.
Status: Widespread in Cuba but apparently commoner at the eastern end of the island.
Nectar Plants: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Melochia nodiflora, Priva lappulacea and Biden pilosa.
Larval Foodplants: Priva lappulacea.
Description and Similar Species: Wingspan 36-45mm. Similar to Hammock Skipper Polygonus leo but smaller due to shorter forewings. The white dots on the forewing are also smaller and a different pattern.
Range: Southern USA through Central America and the Caribbean Islands to Venezuela.
Status: Widespread in Cuba but apparently commoner at the eastern end of the island.
Nectar Plants: Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Melochia nodiflora, Priva lappulacea and Biden pilosa.
Larval Foodplants: Priva lappulacea.
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