Trina Skipper
Common NameTrina Skipper
Scientific NameTrina geometrina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America
Host Plantsvarious broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis, with eggs laid on host plants, larvae feeding on leaves, pupation, and emergence as adult moths.
Identification TipsKey features include its robust body, hooked antennae, and the characteristic brown wings with wavy, darker brown transverse bands. Its cryptic coloration helps it blend with dead leaves or bark.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust, hairy brown body and wings. The wings are predominantly brown with distinct, darker brown wavy bands and markings, providing a cryptic appearance.
