Butterflies and Moths of North America

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Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius

Observation date: July 11, 2017
Submitted by: SBurton
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: On Canna. Leaf shelter is folded, not rolled (I have leaf rollers too, but these are distinct). Cats are still quite small (making a good photo difficult) but much larger one observed in the same situation in the same garden last year. Adult Brazilian skippers observed within a few yards of this in 2 prior years, but not yet this year.
Status: Temporary Colonist
Verified by: jmgesell
Verified date: September 03, 2025
Coordinator notes: Correct host plant and looks somewhat similar to what is expected in later instars.
Checklist region(s): United States, Virginia, Hampton