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 145 - 168 of 235 verified sightings
Observation date: Apr 14, 2016
Submitted by: sunfire50
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 18, 2016
Observation date: Mar 18, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 25, 2016
Observation date: Jan 11, 2016
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Jan 16, 2016
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Orange County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 29, 2016
Observation date: Dec 02, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 08, 2015
Observation date: Dec 01, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Dec 07, 2015
Observation date: Aug 23, 2015
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 29, 2015
Observation date: Jul 10, 2015
Submitted by: Ron Smith
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 26, 2015
Observation date: Jul 19, 2015
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 26, 2015
Observation date: Jun 17, 2015
Submitted by: Rick Newman
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 28, 2015
Observation date: Apr 08, 2015
Submitted by: cyric
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 06, 2015
Observation date: Apr 30, 2015
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 06, 2015
Observation date: Jan 01, 2015
Submitted by: swittwa
Region: Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 15, 2015
Observation date: Mar 02, 2015
Submitted by: Jarchibold
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 06, 2015
Observation date: Apr 17, 2014
Submitted by: JeanEvoy
Region: DeSoto County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 13, 2015
Observation date: Jan 03, 2015
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 25, 2015
Observation date: May 17, 2014
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Sarasota County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 28, 2014
Observation date: Jul 17, 2014
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 17, 2014
Observation date: Apr 29, 2014
Submitted by: pretzeleater
Region: Cayman Islands
Verified by: Doug Taron
Verified date: Jul 08, 2014
Observation date: Apr 19, 2014
Submitted by: 4wildlife
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 10, 2014
Observation date: Apr 09, 2014
Submitted by: Bob Bouman
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 21, 2014
Observation date: Jan 08, 2014
Submitted by: DJHiker
Region: Guantanamo, Cuba
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 07, 2014
Observation date: Feb 09, 2014
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 09, 2014
Observation date: Dec 19, 2013
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 11, 2014
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