Emerald Aguna Aguna claxon Evans, 1952 | Butterflies and Moths of North America

Family: Hesperiidae

Subfamily: Pyrginae

Identification: Hindwings are lobed. Upperside of body is green. Upperside of wings is brown with green wing bases. Forewing has a white median band both above and below. Underside of hindwing has a distinct silver-white median band.

Wing Span: 1 1/2 - 1 3/4 inches (3.8 - 4.5 cm).

Life History: Not reported.

Flight: October in South Texas, June-October in Mexico.

Caterpillar Hosts: Probably legumes.

Adult Food: Flower nectar.

Habitat: Subtropics.

Range: Venezuela and Colombia north through Central America to Mexico. A rare stray to the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

Conservation: Not necessary for rare stray.

NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.

Management Needs: None reported.

Comments: NULL

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