Hesperiidae : Pyrginae

Erynnis zarucco (Lucas, 1857)
Zarucco Duskywing
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fem 21 Nov 2011 Jarico Banao Sancti Spiritus © Rayner Núñez
Description and Similar Species: Wingspan 43-48mm. Sexually dimorphic. Males resemble male Braco Skipper Burca braco with three white sub-apical spots but lack the white 'collar' behind the head of that species.
Range: South-eastern USA to Argentina, and Cuba and Hispaniola.
Status: Widespread and relatively common in open areas, roadsides and woods.
Nectar Plants: Lantana, Melochia, Alysicarpus and Bidens pilosa.
Larval Foodplants: Various legumes (Fabaceae) including Sesbania grandiflora, Indigofera suffruticosa and Gliricidia sepium.

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