Chiomara asychis, the white-patched skipper or white patch, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found from Argentina, north through tropical America to the West Indies and southern Texas. Strays can be found as far north as southern Arizona, Nevada and Kansas.
 The wingspan is 29–38 mm. Three to four generations occur, with adults on wing throughout the year in southern Texas.
 The larvae feed on Malpighia glabra in Texas and on Gaudichaudia pentandra in Mexico. Adults feed on flower nectar.

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Chiomara georgina is considered a tree pest because it has been observed to feed on the foliage, bark, or wood of trees, causing damage to their health and overall structure.

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Chiomara georgina can be considered garden pests because they have been observed to feed on plants commonly found in gardens, such as flowers, vegetables, or ornamental plants, causing damage to their foliage and overall health.

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Chiomara georgina can be considered crop pests because they have been observed to feed on various crops, such as fruits, vegetables, or grains, causing damage to the plants and reducing crop yields.

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Chiomara georgina is considered a pest because it feeds on trees, gardens, and crops, causing damage to their health and reducing yields, making it detrimental to the growth and productivity of these plants.

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White-patched Skipper

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White-patched Skipper

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