Diet

• Caterpillars feed on a variety of woody plants.

• Adults are likely to obtain nectar and other nutrients from a variety of sources, although detailed information on adult feeding is limited.

Range

• The Common Anastrus has a broad Neotropical distribution from eastern and western Mexico through Central America to Venezuela and Ecuador, with related subspecies extending farther south into South America.

• It occurs in Guerrero and is within its expected range around the Zihua area.

Habitat

• It occurs in tropical and subtropical woodland, forest edges, clearings, and secondary vegetation, including relatively disturbed environments.

• Its use of numerous woody host plants allows it to occupy a variety of forest and scrub habitats.

• Around Zihua, it would be most likely along wooded edges, dry tropical forest, scrub, and areas with a mixture of mature trees and open vegetation.

Description

• A medium-sized spread-wing skipper with a wingspan of approximately 35–45 mm.

• The wings are predominantly dark brown, with subtle pale markings and a somewhat mottled appearance.

• The forewings are elongated and rounded, while the hindwings have a somewhat irregular, scalloped margin.

• The underside is generally paler and more mottled than the upper surface, providing effective camouflage against bark, dried leaves, and shaded vegetation.