Chestnut Bob
Common NameChestnut Bob
Scientific NameIambrix salsala
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, orange, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, secondary forests, gardens, bamboo groves
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Bambusa, Caryota mitis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves, often constructing shelters, and pupate within a silken cocoon in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive rich chestnut-brown coloration, the small white hyaline spots on the forewing, and the stout body and hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, stout-bodied skipper with rich chestnut-brown wings, featuring a few small, distinct white spots on the forewing. Its body is also hairy and brownish.
