description Rhesus Skipper Overview
The Rhesus skipper is a small butterfly in the skipper family, Hesperiidae. It occurs in parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico, where its distribution is more limited than that of many other North American skippers. The species has the compact body, broad head, rapid flight, and predominantly brown coloration typical of members of its group.
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Where is the Rhesus skipper found?
The Rhesus skipper occurs in parts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Its distribution is more limited than that of many other North American skippers.
What does the Rhesus skipper look like?
It has the compact body and broad head typical of many skippers. Adults are also known for rapid, direct flight.
Is the Rhesus skipper common across North America?
No. Its known range is concentrated in the southwestern United States and Mexico rather than extending across most of North America.
Why is the Rhesus skipper difficult to identify in the field?
Its small size, fast flight, compact body, and broad head can make observation difficult. Its more limited southwestern range is also important when checking an identification.
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