Potamanaxas flavofasciata, the yellowbanded skipper, is a butterfly in the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Ecuador, PeruPotamanaxas flavofasciata flavofasciata at Butterflies of America and Bolivia.
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.
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