Giant Redeye Gangara thyrsis

The striking common name 'giant redeye' immediately captures attention—suggesting this is a large member of the skipper family (Hesperiidae). Unlike many generalist butterflies, this species specializes in breeding on palm species, making it a denizen of palm forests and plantations tied to its botanical host plant. Skippers are typically small, fast-flying butterflies, so earning the title 'giant' among them marks this as a notably larger member of its family, a tropical specialist worth seeking out.