Blank Swift
Common NameBlank Swift
Scientific NameCaltoris kumara
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatOpen forests, scrubland, grasslands, cultivated areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia
Host PlantsBambusa, Oryza, Saccharum, Imperata
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs in a silken cocoon often within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a specific arrangement of small, translucent white spots on the forewing. Like all skippers, it has a robust body and hooked antennae.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust body and uniform dark brown wings. The forewings feature a few small, translucent white spots.
