Ozias Skipper
Common NameOzias Skipper
Scientific NameLychnuchoides ozias
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsdark brown, golden-orange, silvery-white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsUnknown
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking during rainy seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis (egg, larva, pupa, adult). Larvae typically feed on host plants, often constructing shelters from leaves, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with iridescent golden-orange forewing patches, a small white apical spot, and a clear silvery-white band on the hindwings, along with the characteristic robust body and hooked antennae of a skipper.
Description
This is a robust skipper with dark brown wings. Its forewings are marked with prominent iridescent golden-orange patches and a small white spot near the apex, while the hindwings feature a distinct silvery-white band.
