Rita's Remella
Common NameRita's Remella
Scientific NameRemella rita
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico to Brazil)
Host PlantsGrasses (Poaceae), Sedges (Cyperaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike all butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants before pupating.
Identification TipsKey features include the stout skipper body and hooked antennae, combined with the prominent broad, pale band on the hindwing underside, which is often visible even at rest.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust body and dark brown wings. The underside of the hindwing features a distinctive broad, pale, often silvery-white band.
