Phocides belus explained

Phocides belus, the beautiful beamer or Belus skipper, is a skipper in the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica. Strays have been reported as far north as Texas.[1] [2] [3]

The wings have a powder-blue hue.[4]

Last instar larvae reach a length of 38 mm. They are mostly uniform white with a light brown head capsule. They feed on Thouinidium decandrum.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phocides belus Godman & Salvin, 1890. Butterflies of America. 2015-04-07 .
  2. Web site: Attributes of Phocides belus. Butterflies and Moths of North America. 2015-04-07 .
  3. Web site: Phocides . Tree Of Life. 2015-04-07 .
  4. Web site: Belus Skipper or Beautiful Beamer, PHOCIDES BELUS . Backyard Nature. 2015-04-07.
  5. Web site: Phocides belus (immatures) . Butterflies of America. 2015-04-07 .

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