Pellicia arina

Evans, 1953

Glazed Pellicia

Pellicia arina is a ( Hesperiidae) found from Panama northward through Central America to northern Mexico. Rare strays reach the lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas. have a wingspan of 25–38 mm. The larval plant remains unknown.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Pellicia arina: /ˈpɛlɪʃə əˈraɪnə/

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Identification

Distinguished from related skippers by its specific geographic distribution and . As a member of the Pellicia, it may be separated from other Hesperiidae by subtle wing pattern and structural characters, though precise diagnostic features require examination.

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Appearance

Wingspan 25–38 mm.

Distribution

Panama north through Central America to northern Mexico. Rare strays documented in the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas.

Seasonality

Southern Texas: March–April and June–December. Mexico and Central America: July and October–February.

Diet

probably feed on flower nectar (inferred from general Hesperiidae , not directly documented).

Human Relevance

Occasional subject of interest for watchers in southern Texas due to its rarity as a stray .

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