Pyroneura latoia latoia (Yellow-Veined Lancer)
Yellow Veined LancerThe Yellow-Veined Lancer belongs to the Family Hesperiidae, and is often found flying around flowering plants in secondary forests. The wings are dark brown above, with yellow spots. The name comes from its brightly coloured undersides, with its veins highlighted in yellow. The abdomen is also marked with yellow rings. It is a fast flyer, as
with most Skippers, and is usually seen on bright sunny days.
Yellow Veined Lancer
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