Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

Osca Skipper
Rhinthon osca (Plötz, 1882)


Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Identification: Top surface of head and thorax are greenish. Upperside of wings is dark brown; forewing is pointed and has large white spots. Underside of hindwing is brown with several small white submarginal spots and a small white discal spot.
Wing Span: 1 3/8 - 1 5/8 inches (3.5 - 4.2 cm).
Life History: Not reported.
Flight: October in South Texas, May-January in Mexico.
Caterpillar Hosts: Not reported.
Adult Food: Flower nectar.
Habitat: Subtropical forests.
Range: Ecuador north through Central America to northern Mexico and the West Indies. A periodic stray to the lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas.
Conservation: Not required for a rare stray.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Get your BAMONA Gear!

Hoodies and t-shirts in two designs!


Advertise with us!

Do you have a product or service that you think would interest BAMONA users? If you would like to advertise on this website, contact us by email, or use the contact form and select the "Advertising" category.