Common Bent-Skipper
Common NameCommon Bent-Skipper
Scientific NamePlesioneura alysos
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsdark brown, black, iridescent blue-grey
HabitatForest edges, open forests, secondary growth
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsgrasses, bamboos
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation occurs in a silken cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, dark coloration with distinctive iridescent blue-grey mottling on the wings, and the characteristic hooked antennae of a skipper.
Description
A small, dark skipper with broad wings, featuring a mottled pattern of dark brown to black and iridescent blue-grey patches, particularly on the forewings.
