Monk
Asbolis capucinus (Lucas, 1857)
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Identification: Upperside of male is black; forewing with a gray stigma. Upperside of female is a paler brownish black with a pale diffuse patch on the forewing. Underside of both sexes is mahogany red and black.
Wing Span: 1 7/8 - 2 3/8 inches (4.8 - 6 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: Three to four broods throughout the year in Florida.
Caterpillar Hosts: Various palms including palmetto (Sabal), date palm (Phoenix dactylifera), and coconut (Cocos nucifera).
Adult Food: Nectar from hibiscus and other large flowers.
Habitat: Subtropical disturbed or natural areas near palms.
Range: Peninsular Florida, the Keys, and the West Indies.
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.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 97 - 120 of 233 verified sightings
Observation date: Mar 23, 2019
Submitted by: McDarrin
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: CA Ivy
Verified date: Apr 02, 2019
Observation date: Mar 24, 2019
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 27, 2019
Observation date: Mar 15, 2019
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 26, 2019
Observation date: Mar 20, 2019
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 24, 2019
Observation date: Mar 17, 2019
Submitted by: MothLady41
Region: DeSoto County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 19, 2019
Observation date: Feb 25, 2019
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 03, 2019
Observation date: Dec 08, 2018
Submitted by: Elizabeth Wolfe
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 20, 2019
Observation date: Jan 14, 2019
Submitted by: therapypetz
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 18, 2019
Observation date: Feb 24, 2018
Submitted by: gunhilda
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 03, 2019
Observation date: Dec 15, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 17, 2018
Observation date: Dec 06, 2018
Submitted by: Paul Prappas
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 07, 2018
Observation date: Oct 04, 2014
Submitted by: Dennis Forsythe
Region: Okeechobee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 13, 2018
Observation date: Jul 27, 2018
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 30, 2018
Observation date: Jul 03, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 08, 2018
Observation date: Jul 01, 2018
Submitted by: kellydfl
Region: Collier County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 03, 2018
Observation date: Oct 13, 2017
Submitted by: Cardinal52
Region: St. Johns County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jun 22, 2018
Observation date: May 24, 2018
Submitted by: m9mitch
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 28, 2018
Observation date: Apr 29, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 22, 2018
Observation date: May 02, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 22, 2018
Observation date: May 16, 2018
Submitted by: Bill Uttenweiler
Region: Brevard County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 22, 2018
Observation date: Apr 08, 2018
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 26, 2018
Observation date: Mar 08, 2018
Submitted by: Mensore
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 23, 2018
Observation date: Feb 28, 2018
Submitted by: LunaMar
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Mar 23, 2018
Observation date: May 31, 2013
Submitted by: SteveC
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 24, 2018
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