Butterflies of Amazonia - Conognathus platon

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Goliath Spreadwing

Conognathus platon FELDER & FELDER, 1862

Family - HESPERIIDAE

subfamily - PYRGINAE

Tribe - PYRGINI

Conognathus platon, Ecuador © Tony Hoare

Introduction

In the neotropical region there are about 990 described species of Pyrginae - a subfamily of Skippers characterised by their habit of basking with wings outspread, as opposed to the half-open position favoured by the Hesperiinae.

The genus Conognathus comprises of a single species platon.

This species is found in Ecuador and western Brazil.

Habitats

This is a forest species, found at altitudes between about 300-1000 metres.

Lifecycle

To be completed.

Adult behaviour

Males visit river beaches and roadsides to imbibe moisture.

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