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 169 - 192 of 235 verified sightings
Observation date: Dec 19, 2013
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 11, 2014
Observation date: Sep 19, 2013
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 22, 2013
Observation date: Oct 16, 2013
Submitted by: Sandy White
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 16, 2013
Observation date: Jul 07, 2013
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 11, 2013
Observation date: Aug 06, 2013
Submitted by: scfl47
Region: Indian River County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 11, 2013
Observation date: May 26, 2013
Submitted by: TheButterflyEstates
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 20, 2013
Observation date: Dec 12, 2011
Submitted by: plex1ppus
Region: Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 07, 2012
Observation date: Sep 29, 2012
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 07, 2012
Observation date: Jun 30, 2012
Submitted by: jomarlin
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 04, 2012
Observation date: Jun 11, 2012
Submitted by: mom4shiloh
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 15, 2012
Observation date: Apr 06, 2012
Submitted by: Kari
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 27, 2012
Observation date: Feb 07, 2012
Submitted by: suedavies28
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 27, 2012
Observation date: Nov 25, 2011
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 14, 2011
Observation date: Sep 28, 2011
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 14, 2011
Observation date: Nov 23, 2011
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 14, 2011
Observation date: Feb 05, 2011
Submitted by: Linda Chick
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: curtis.lehman
Verified date: Aug 07, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Bill Berthet)
Region: Putnam County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: BAMONA (Marian Mendez)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
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