Mexican Umber Skipper
Common NameMexican Umber Skipper
Scientific NameParatrytone rhexenor
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-orange
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, clearings, forest edges
Geographic RangeMexico, Central America
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions, or during the wet season
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on grasses, and pupation occurs in a chrysalis or cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its robust body, characteristic hooked antennae, and rapid, darting flight. The specific pattern of irregular yellowish-orange spots on a dark brown background on the forewings is a key visual feature.
Description
A small, robust skipper with a hairy, brown body. Its wings are predominantly dark brown with irregular, somewhat translucent yellowish-orange patches, particularly noticeable on the forewings.
