Confused Cloudywing
Thorybes confusis Bell, 1922
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Pyrginae
Identification: Upperside is dark brown; forewing spots are transparent and elongated. Male lacks a costal fold. Underside of hindwing is dark brown with well-defined markings.
Wing Span: 1 1/2 - 1 7/8 inches (3.8 - 4.8 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Two broods from April-August.
Caterpillar Hosts: Possibly bush clover (Lespedeza) in the pea family (Fabaceae). This species has been documented ovipositing on Tephrosia florida (Florida Hoarypea) in North Carolina.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Near swamps and marshes; woods in river valleys.
Range: Southeastern Pennsylvania west to Missouri, south along the Atlantic Coastal plain to central Florida, the Gulf Coast, and Texas. Strays to southeastern Kansas, southern Illinois, and New Jersey.
Conservation: Not usually required.
NCGR: G4 - Apparently secure globally, though it might be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: Added extra text about ovipositing - as per Harry LeGrand and Will.
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Observation date: Sep 06, 2018
Submitted by: Ryan84
Region: Charleston County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Apr 14, 2019
Observation date: Apr 07, 2019
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: McIntosh County, Georgia, United States
Verified by: Mikelchap
Verified date: Apr 08, 2019
Observation date: Jul 29, 2018
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 24, 2019
Observation date: Jul 17, 2014
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Region: Chesterfield County, South Carolina, United States
Verified by: Dennis Forsythe
Verified date: Sep 03, 2018
Observation date: May 08, 2018
Submitted by: WWRauscher
Region: Harrison County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 30, 2018
Observation date: Jun 09, 2017
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 14, 2018
Observation date: Sep 07, 2017
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Region: Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Sep 25, 2017
Observation date: Jul 03, 2017
Submitted by: MSEcologist
Region: Perry County, Mississippi, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 11, 2017
Observation date: Jul 02, 2017
Submitted by: H Hooper
Region: Wakulla County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 21, 2017
Observation date: Jun 17, 2017
Submitted by: Jonathan Clark
Region: La Salle Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jun 25, 2017
Observation date: Jun 10, 2017
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Jun 18, 2017
Observation date: Apr 18, 2017
Submitted by: Laurie Sheppard
Region: Grayson County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 25, 2017
Observation date: May 13, 2017
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Miller County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: May 15, 2017
Observation date: Apr 08, 2017
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Apr 09, 2017
Observation date: Apr 08, 2017
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Apr 09, 2017
Observation date: Mar 30, 2017
Submitted by: JeanEvoy
Region: Levy County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 04, 2017
Observation date: Jul 03, 2010
Submitted by: Shirley Wilkerson
Region: Brazos County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Mar 14, 2017
Observation date: Oct 02, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Osceola County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 18, 2016
Observation date: Aug 10, 2013
Submitted by: DCLinck
Region: Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Aug 23, 2016
Observation date: Jul 30, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Leon County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
Observation date: Jun 22, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Osceola County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 24, 2016
Observation date: Jun 18, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 18, 2016
Observation date: Jun 11, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 13, 2016
Observation date: Jun 11, 2016
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Lake County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 13, 2016
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