Insects · La Saladita, Guerrero
Scylla Firetip
Elbella scylla
Spanish: Punta de fuego
Elbella scylla, known as the Scylla skipper or Scylla firetip, is a species of skipper butterfly in the genus Elbella. It is found from Mexico to Costa Rica. Most often recorded in Aug, Feb, Nov.
TaxonomyInsecta › Lepidoptera › Hesperiidae
Local records8 research-grade observations within about 50 km of La Saladita (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones)
Global records168 on iNaturalist
Recorded here2022 – 2026
Months recorded near La Saladita
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Recent local sightings
- 2026-02-20 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-02-06 — observation by zihuadean
- 2026-02-06 — observation by zihuadean
- 2025-08-06 — observation by olgajudith
- 2025-08-06 — observation by alex_nava_hernandez
- 2025-08-06 — observation by antonio_perez2
Interactive card with more photos, sounds and similar species Insects guide iNaturalist Wikipedia
Cite as: “Scylla Firetip (Elbella scylla) at La Saladita”, La Saladita Field Guide, lasaladita.com/species/elbella-scylla/, updated 2026-09-26. Observation counts and months come from iNaturalist research-grade records within about 50 km of 17.8375°N, 101.7606°W (the survey box also takes in Zihuatanejo, Ixtapa and Troncones); summary text from Wikipedia where present.