Dubious Flitter
Common NameDubious Flitter
Scientific NamePardaleodes sator
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatTropical forests, forest clearings, and disturbed areas
Geographic RangeWest and Central Africa
Host PlantsPennisetum purpureum, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in suitable tropical habitats
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on various grasses, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown coloration and the prominent, often triangular white patch on the hindwing, along with the typical robust skipper body and hooked antennae.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent white, somewhat triangular patch on the hindwing.
