Spicauda
Grishin, 2019
Species Guides
4- Spicauda atelis(Atelis Longtail)
- Spicauda procne(Brown Longtail)
- Spicauda simplicius(Plain Longtail)
- Spicauda tanna(Tanna Longtail)
Spicauda is a of in the Hesperiidae, established by Grishin in 2019. The genus includes the plain longtail (Spicauda simplicius), a widespread neotropical characterized by elongated hindwing tails and cryptic brown coloration. Members of this genus are highly abundant, thrive in disturbed , and are active year-round in suitable climates.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Spicauda: /spiˈkaʊdə/
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Habitat
Degraded or open preferred; also found in closed forests. Common in disturbed environments and urban areas.
Distribution
Neotropical, ranging from northern Mexico to northern Argentina. Absent from Caribbean islands except Trinidad and Tobago; recently established in Grenada. Strays reported as far north as Texas and one individual from California.
Seasonality
Active year-round in suitable climates.
Diet
Larval plants: Fabaceae (bean ).
Host Associations
- Arachis - larval plant
- Calopogonium - larval plant
- Centrosema - larval plant
- Desmodium - larval plant
- Galactia - larval plant
- Phaseolus - larval plant
- Rhynchosia - larval plant
- Teramnus - larval plant
- Vigna - larval plant
- Tipuana tipu - larval plant
- Glycine max - larval plant
- Pueraria phaseoloides - larval plant
Behavior
Highly abundant, widespread, active year-round in degraded/urban environments.