Hyalothyrus

Hyalothyrus is a genus of skippers in the family Hesperiidae, in which it is placed in tribe Entheini.

Species

Hyalothyrus infernalis French Guiana, Suriname
Hyalothyrus infa Evans, 1952 Colombia, Brazil
Hyalothyrus leucomelas Brazil
Hyalothyrus mimicus Mabille & Boullet, 1919 Peru
Hyalothyrus neleus
*H. neleus neleus Peru
*H. neleus pemphigargyra Mexico, Panama, Colombia
Hyalothyrus neda Evans, 1952 Bolivia
Hyalothyrus nitocris Suriname

Habitats

Hyalothyrus neleus is restricted to primary rainforest at altitudes between sea level and about 800 metres.

Lifecycle

H. neleus caterpillars feed on Inga and are a dirty greenish colour, with a series of prominent pale green spots along the sides, and a large shiny reddish brown head. The internal organs and digestive system are clearly visible through the translucent skin. There is no information about the pupa, but in common with other Pyrgine skippers it is likely to be dark and smooth, with the wing cases in a contrasting tone or colour.

Adult behaviour

Adults of H. neleus are social and primarily active at dusk, or on overcast days.