Patrobas Skipper
Microceris patrobas (Hewitson, 1857)
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Pyrrhopyginae
Tribe: Pyrrhopygini
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Range: Multiple subspecies range from Southeastern Mexico to Belize, Guatemala, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and Bolivia (source: Butterflies of America).
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Taxonomy Notes: Also known as the Blue-lined Firetip. Formerly in the genus Elbella.
Alternate Scientific Names:
Elbella patrobas
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 verified sightings
Observation date: May 16, 2025
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Panamá Province, Panama
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: Nov 08, 2025
Observation date: Aug 16, 2013
Submitted by: Avianwatcher
Region: Toledo District, Belize
Verified by: Paul Prappas
Verified date: Dec 13, 2022