Common Grass-dart
Common NameCommon Grass-dart
Scientific NameTaractrocera maevius
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)22
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, white
HabitatGrassy areas, open fields, meadows, forest clearings
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grass blades, often creating shelters by rolling leaves, before pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, stout body, hooked antennae, and the distinctive pattern of white rectangular spots forming a band on the orange-brown forewings.
Description
A small, stout-bodied skipper with orange-brown wings featuring prominent white or pale yellow rectangular spots, particularly on the forewings. Its body is hairy and light brown.
