Chestnut Angle
Common NameChestnut Angle
Scientific NameOdontoptilum angulatum
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsSida rhombifolia, Urena lobata, Hibiscus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green and feed on leaves, pupating within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic angled hindwings with white fringes, the overall brown coloration, and the specific pattern of dark markings and white spots on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a brown upperside, distinct dark brown markings, and small white spots on the forewings. Its hindwings are notably angled with a white fringe.
