Monk
Asbolis capucinus (Lucas, 1857)
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Identification: Upperside of male is black; forewing with a gray stigma. Upperside of female is a paler brownish black with a pale diffuse patch on the forewing. Underside of both sexes is mahogany red and black.
Wing Span: 1 7/8 - 2 3/8 inches (4.8 - 6 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Three to four broods throughout the year in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various palms including palmetto (Sabal), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), and coconut (Cocos nucifera).
Adult Food: Nectar from hibiscus and other large flowers.
Habitat: Subtropical disturbed or natural areas near palms.
Range: Peninsular Florida, the Keys, and the West Indies.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 121 - 144 of 235 verified sightings
Observation date: Feb 28, 2018
Submitted by: LunaMar
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 23, 2018
Observation date: May 31, 2013
Submitted by: SteveC
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Nov 29, 2017
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Nov 28, 2017
Submitted by: 4wildlife
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Nov 30, 2017
Submitted by: AJVanh.arch
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Dec 24, 2017
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
Observation date: Oct 06, 2017
Submitted by: redfishin
Region: Duval County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 06, 2017
Observation date: Jul 24, 2017
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 02, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 02, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 02, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 03, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 03, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Jun 20, 2017
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 26, 2017
Observation date: Jan 02, 2017
Submitted by: plruiz
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 08, 2017
Observation date: Dec 14, 2016
Submitted by: AJVanh.arch
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 16, 2016
Observation date: Nov 07, 2016
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 08, 2016
Observation date: Oct 13, 2016
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 18, 2016
Observation date: Sep 12, 2016
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 14, 2016
Observation date: Sep 09, 2016
Submitted by: scfl47
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 13, 2016
Observation date: Aug 10, 2016
Submitted by: Sandy White
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 20, 2016
Observation date: Jul 27, 2016
Submitted by: scfl47
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
Observation date: Apr 23, 2016
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 27, 2016
Observation date: Apr 14, 2016
Submitted by: sunfire50
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 18, 2016
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