Eudaminae
Guides
Autochton
Autochton is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Eudaminae. The genus was historically classified within the spread-winged skippers (Pyrginae) as a tribe before recognition of Eudaminae as a distinct subfamily. Species in this genus occur from Mexico through Central America to South America. The genus includes approximately 20 described species.
Cabares
Cabares is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Eudaminae. The genus is distributed across the Neotropical region, with species found from southern North America through Central America to South America. Cabares potrillo is the most widespread species, ranging from South Texas to Costa Rica and throughout the Greater Antilles.
Chioides
Chioides is a Neotropical genus of skipper butterflies established by Lindsey in 1921. The genus comprises approximately ten recognized species distributed from the southwestern United States through Central America to Argentina, with several species endemic to the Antilles. Members are characterized by robust bodies and distinctive hindwing tails, typical of the subfamily Eudaminae. The genus is well-represented in biodiversity databases with over 10,000 observations recorded.
Codatractus
long-tailed skippers
Codatractus is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Eudaminae. It comprises approximately 13 species distributed across the Neotropical and Nearctic regions. The genus was established by Lindsey in 1921. Several species possess distinctive long hindwing tails characteristic of the Eudaminae.
Ectomis
Ectomis is a genus of skipper butterflies in the family Hesperiidae, subfamily Eudaminae. The genus was established by Mabille in 1878 and contains approximately 30 recognized species distributed across the Neotropical and southern Nearctic regions. Species within Ectomis exhibit considerable variation in wing pattern and distribution, with many restricted to specific regions of Central and South America. The genus is divided into two subgeneric groupings: Ectomis (Ectomis) and Ectomis (Asina).
Phocides
Guava Skipper (for Phocides polybius)
Phocides is a genus of skippers (family Hesperiidae) containing approximately 20 species, primarily distributed in the Neotropical region. The genus is the namesake of the tribe Phocidini within subfamily Eudaminae. Several species have distinctive common names, including Phocides polybius, known as the guava skipper. The genus extends from South America through Central America and the Caribbean, with a few species reaching the southern United States.
Spathilepia clonius
Falcate Skipper
Spathilepia clonius, commonly known as the Falcate Skipper, is the sole species in the monotypic genus Spathilepia within the skipper family Hesperiidae. This butterfly ranges from the southern United States through Central America and into South America as far as Argentina. It is a member of the subfamily Eudaminae, a group characterized by their robust bodies and rapid, darting flight patterns. The species has been documented across diverse tropical and subtropical habitats.
Telegonus alector
Gilbert's Flasher
Telegonus alector, known as Gilbert's Flasher, is a skipper butterfly (Hesperiidae) found from North America through Middle America to South America. The species was originally described as Eudamus alector by C. and R. Felder in 1867. Taxonomic treatment varies: GBIF treats this name as a synonym of Astraptes alector, while iNaturalist and NCBI retain it under Telegonus. It is a well-documented species with nearly 900 iNaturalist observations.