Monk Skipper

Monk Skipper (Asbolis capucinus), common in south Florida and the West Indies, the Monk Skipper is a large, dark fold-winged skipper that often perches still on low vegetation (and thus is very easy to photograph). The host plants are various species of palms. Monk Skippers are named capucinus for their resemblance to Capuchin monks — at least in the color of their vestments. These same monks also lend their name to cappuccino and capuchin monkeys. Wingspan 42-59mm.

Monk Skipper