Mimosa Skipper
Cogia calchas (Herrich-Schäffer, 1869)
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Pyrginae
Identification: Forewings are elongated. Upperside is dark brown; forewing with 3-4 very small white dots near the apex, and sometimes an indistinct white spot at the center of the leading edge. Underside is dark brown; hindwing has a gray anal fold and pale wavy lines.
Wing Span: 1 3/16 - 1 3/4 inches (3 - 4.5 cm).
Life History: To seek females males perch in grassy open areas. Females deposit eggs singly on the host plant. Caterpillars feed on leaves and live in shelters of rolled or tied leaves.
Flight: Three broods from March-November in South Texas; throughout the year in Mexico and Central America.
Caterpillar Hosts: Mimosa pigra, Indigofera, Malicia, and Schrankia; all in the pea family (Fabaceae).
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Creeks, canals, oxbow lakes, fields, city flower gardens.
Range: Argentina north through Central America and Mexico to South Texas.
Conservation: Populations in the lower Rio Grande Valley should be monitored and conserved.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
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Verified Sightings
Displaying 25 - 43 of 43 verified sightings
Observation date: Feb 22, 2017
Submitted by: wallap74
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Jan 15, 2018
Observation date: Oct 26, 2017
Submitted by: ursgeiser
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Dec 15, 2017
Observation date: Oct 29, 2016
Submitted by: Jeff Trahan
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: Jeff Trahan
Verified date: Nov 19, 2016
Observation date: Nov 06, 2016
Submitted by: jgiroux
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Nov 13, 2016
Observation date: Nov 07, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Feb 24, 2016
Observation date: Apr 08, 2015
Submitted by: KristyBaker
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: May 11, 2015
Observation date: Jul 14, 2013
Submitted by: mgrosselet
Region: Veracruz-Llave, Mexico
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: Aug 27, 2013
Observation date: Jun 15, 2013
Submitted by: mgrosselet
Region: Veracruz-Llave, Mexico
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: Jun 30, 2013
Observation date: May 15, 2013
Submitted by: John van Dort
Region: Francisco Morazán, Honduras
Verified by: John van Dort
Verified date: May 16, 2013
Observation date: Apr 23, 1923
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (unknown)
Region: Riverside County, California, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Emmel & Emmel)
Verified date: May 01, 2011
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: paulopler (Paul Opler)
Region: Mexico
Verified by: BAMONA
Verified date: Sep 06, 2010
Observation date: Oct 17, 2006
Submitted by: legacy.reporter (Mike Overton, Paul Opler)
Region: Tamaulipas, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Mike Overton)
Verified date: Oct 01, 2007
Observation date: Sep 26, 2006
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Jalisco, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier (Unknown)
Verified date: Jan 31, 2007
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Cameron County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Tamaulipas, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Texas, Starr County, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Sinaloa, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
Observation date: unknown
Submitted by: legacy.reporter
Region: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Verified by: legacy.verifier
Verified date: Dec 31, 2004
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