Butterflies of
the Amazon and Andes
Miaba Grass Skipper
Cobalopsis
miaba
SCHAUS, 1902
Family -
HESPERIIDAE
subfamily -
HESPERIINAE
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Cobalopsis miaba,
Mariposa, Satipo, Peru |
Introduction
There are at least 1038 known species of Grass Skippers ( Hesperiinae ) found in
the neotropical region, many of which are virtually impossible to identify from
photographs. A great many of them are dark brown in colour, and virtually devoid
of recognisable markings. Often, any markings which are present are obscure, and
it can be guaranteed that there will be several dozen near identical species
which can only be told apart by killing them and microscopically examining the
venation and genitalia.
There are 16 species in the genus
Cobalopsis, variously found from Mexico to
Argentina.
Cobalopsis
miaba occurs from Colombia to Guyana, and south to Peru.
Habitats
The illustrated specimen was seen in disturbed primary rainforest at
an altitude of about 800m. I do not have any further information regarding it's
elevational range, but it is reasonable to surmise that is occurs from sea-level
to at least 1000m.
Lifecycle
Unknown.
Adult behaviour
No
observations.
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