Grass Skippers: Brazilian Skipper
Calpodes ethlius

Brazilian Skipper Sightings
Size: Wingspan ranges from 1.75" - 2.38"
Habitat: Gardens, residential areas
Occurrence Level: Rare stray
Flight Period: September to October
Larval Host Plant: Cannas

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Brazilian Skipper
Norfolk, VA. September 11, 2014

This is a large grass skipper that is very difficult to photograph. The underside has 3 or 4 white spots. The eyes are huge and outlined in white.


Brazilian Skipper
Norfolk, VA. September 11, 2014


Brazilian Skipper
Norfolk, VA. September 27, 2014

Upperside view.


Brazilian Skipper
Monroe County, FL. November 26, 2012