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Calpodes ethlius
CANNA SKIPPER
BRAZILIAN SKIPPER
Florida native
The canna skipper is found in marshes, wet prairies and urban areas throughout Florida and Texas south through the West Indies, Mexico, Central and South America into Argentina. Strays can be found primarily though the southern United States into the southwestern states and up the eastern Atlantic seaboard.
A dark brown butterfly with semi-transparent spots on the wings, including three on the hindwings. The wingspan is 4.5-5.3 cm (~1.75 - 2 in.).
The larval stage of this butterfly is known as the greater canna leafroller. These caterpillars are greenish and somehwat translucent. The cocoon is made by rolling up a leaf and lining it with silk.
Calpodes ethlius is a member of the Hesperiidae - Skippers family.
Florida Butterfly Gardening
Marc C. Minno, Maria Minno, Diane Pierce (Illustrator)Although the title may lead you to believe that this is just a book about gardening for butterflies, it is in fact an excellent guide to butterflies in Florida, although the large format precludes its use in the field in most cases.
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Both a butterfly identification guide and an illustrated manual for butterfly gardening in Florida, this is the first to cover adult, larval, & pupal stages for over 60 butterfly & moth species with information on the plants utilized by each species. Includes over 400 color photographs, a butterfly checklist, & inquiry-based science activities for teachers.
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Date record last modified:
Oct 07, 2009