Branded Orange Awlet
Common NameBranded Orange Awlet
Scientific NameBibasis sena
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia)
Host PlantsCombretum, Grewia, Hiptage, Lagerstroemia, Olax, Quisqualis, Toddalia
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to November depending on region
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves and pupate in a leaf shelter, undergoing complete metamorphosis.
Identification TipsKey features include the robust, hairy orange body, dark brown wings with distinct orange-yellow markings on the hindwings, and the characteristic hooked antennae of skippers. The underside is largely orange.
Description
This skipper has a robust, hairy orange body and dark brown wings. The hindwings feature prominent bright orange-yellow patches, while the forewings have smaller, more subdued orange spots.
