Hesperiidae : Pyrginae
Gesta gesta (Herrich-Schäffer, 1863)
Impostor Duskywing
Gesta gesta (Herrich-Schäffer, 1863)
Impostor Duskywing
Description and Similar Species: Wingspan 30-36mm. Sexes similar. One of several Duskywing species but note the variegated forewing and lack of a circle of white spots.
Range: Central and South America, Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola.
Status: Widespread and quite common in gardens, open areas and roadsides
Nectar Plants: Various flowers including Lantana, Bidens pilosa and Tournefortia as well as on damp ground.
Larval Foodplants: Indigofera (Fabaceae).
Range: Central and South America, Cuba, Jamaica and Hispaniola.
Status: Widespread and quite common in gardens, open areas and roadsides
Nectar Plants: Various flowers including Lantana, Bidens pilosa and Tournefortia as well as on damp ground.
Larval Foodplants: Indigofera (Fabaceae).
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