No widely accepted common name
Common NameNo widely accepted common name
Scientific NameMnasinous cinnamomea
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorscinnamon, brown
HabitatForest edges, clearings, secondary growth in tropical and subtropical lowlands
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (e.g., Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, Peru)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae), Sedges (Cyperaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with local seasonal variations
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike most skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plants, and larvae feed on leaves, often creating shelters by rolling or tying leaves. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey identification features include its uniform cinnamon-brown coloration, stout body, and the characteristic hooked antennae. Its rapid, darting flight pattern is also typical of skippers.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust body and uniformly cinnamon-brown wings. Its antennae are distinctly hooked at the tip, a characteristic feature of skippers.
