Hodges#3910
Thorybes pylades
Classification
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Subphylum: Hexapoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Lepidoptera
- Superfamily: Papilionoidea
- Family: Hesperiidae
- Subfamily: Eudaminae
- Genus: Thorybes
- Species: pylades
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Thorybes pylades: //ˈθɔːrɪbiːz ˈpaɪlədiːz//
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Summary
Cecropterus pylades, commonly known as the northern cloudywing, is a butterfly species in the family Hesperiidae, characterized by its dark brown wings and specific habitat preferences in North America.
Physical Characteristics
The wingspan of Cecropterus pylades is between 32 and 47 mm. Both males and females have completely dark brown wings with small triangular clear spots.
Identification Tips
Look for completely dark brown wings with small triangular clear spots. Wingspan ranges from 32 to 47 mm.
Habitat
Open boreal woodlands, forest edges, and open fields.
Distribution
From Nova Scotia west across Canada, south into California, and across the rest of the United States.
Diet
Caterpillars feed on Fabaceae family plants, including Desmodium, Lespedeza, Trifolium, and Hosackia. Adults feed on nectar from flowers such as Apocynum, Prunella, Securigera varia, Lonicera japonica, Thistle, Asclepias syriaca, Dianthus armeria, and Verbena.
Life Cycle
Adults lay eggs singly under the leaves of their host plants. Caterpillars eat until ready to pupate, rolling themselves into the leaves. They typically fly between May and July (one brood), and in the south, from March to September (two broods).
Tags
- butterfly
- Hesperiidae
- northern cloudywing
- Cecropterus pylades