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Three-spotted Skipper
Cymaenes tripunctus (Herrich-Schäffer, 1865)
Attributes of Cymaenes tripunctusFamily: Skippers (Hesperiidae) Subfamily: Grass Skippers (Hesperiinae) Identification: Wings are dull dark brown. Upperside of forewing has 3 tiny transparent white spots on the leading edge near the tip and 2-3 spots at the end of the cell. Underside of hindwing is yellow-brown with faint pale spots near the center. Life history: Females lay eggs on top of host plant leaves, which caterpillars eat. Caterpillars live in nests of rolled leaves. Flight: Several broods from March-October. Wing span: 1 1/8 - 1 3/8 inches (2.9 - 3.5 cm). Caterpillar hosts: Guinea grass (Panicum maximum). Adult food: Flower nectar. Habitat: Grassy subtropical areas. Range: South Florida and the Keys south through the West Indies, central Mexico, and Central America to Paraguay. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Cymaenes tripunctus
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