Latin Etymology: Burnsius (for lepidopterist John M. Burns) oileus (a minor figure in Greek myth)
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Two Adult Tropical Chequered Skipper (Burnsius oileus) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025 |
Featured Subspecies: ?
Length: ? / Wingspan: 32-38mm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Not Yet Evaluated
A species found from Florida to Costa Rica which feeds on members of the mallow family. They favour open sunny areas such as pasture, roadsides and woodland trails They are sexually dimorphic with the male being brighter than the female and having longer hairs on the body.
Related Species:
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae
Genus: Burnsius
SUBSPECIES: B. o. oileus, B. o. syrichtus
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Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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