Hesperiidae : Pyrginae
Gesta zarucco (Lucas, 1857)
Zarucco Duskywing
Gesta zarucco (Lucas, 1857)
Zarucco Duskywing
Previously known as: Erynnis zarucco was officially moved to the genus Gesta as Gesta zarucco in 2019 based on genomic and phylogenetic research by Zhang at al., 2019.
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.
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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