Potamanaxas flavofasciata

For other species with this common name, see Yellow-banded skipper (disambiguation).

Potamanaxas flavofasciata, the yellowbanded skipper, is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.

Potamanaxas flavofasciata
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Lepidoptera
Family:	Hesperiidae
Genus:	Potamanaxas
Species:	P. flavofasciata
Binomial name
Potamanaxas flavofasciata (Hewitson, 1870)
Synonyms
Leucochitonea flavofasciata Hewitson, 1870 Potomanaxas flavofasciata pantra Evans, 1953

Subspecies

• Potamanaxas flavofasciata flavofasciata (Ecuador, Peru)
• Potamanaxas flavofasciata pantra Evans, 1953 (Bolivia)

Appearance

The upper wings are mostly dark brown, while a wide, golden-yellow band crosses the forewing. A small white patch may be seen near the forewing apex. Additionally, the fore and hind wings have a narrow border checkered with yellow and brown. The underwing is similar except it is somewhat paler due to the lack of sunlight received in the area. The hindwing beneath is a dark brown with multiple bands of darker brown. Only males have a white ring below the antennal clubs.

Egg

Laid by females, eggs are usually found as a short string of 2-7 red-colored eggs. They are stacked at angles instead to of being centered on each other.

Caterpillars

Caterpillars have small yellow dots and are colored yellow-green. It has a wide, yellow, lateral stripe. The head is reddish-brown with two false eyespots in the lower facial region.

Chrysalis

The chrysalis is covered in a white, granular substance but is generally brown with a green hue.