Common Spurwing
Common NameCommon Spurwing
Scientific NamePlesioneura alysos
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsgrey, brown, dark brown
HabitatForest undergrowth, clearings, and edges in tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGrasses, Bamboos
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae (caterpillars) feed on host plants, typically constructing shelters from leaves, before pupating into a chrysalis. Adults emerge from the chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic mottled grey-brown coloration, robust body, and the typical skipper resting posture with wings held partially open. Its fast, darting flight is also a key indicator.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with robust, hairy body and mottled grey-brown wings, often appearing dusty. The hindwings have a somewhat irregular or wavy margin.
