Dusky Partwing
Common NameDusky Partwing
Scientific NamePardaleodes sator
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark brown
HabitatForest edges, clearings, and secondary growth in tropical forests
Geographic RangeWest and Central Africa
Host PlantsPaspalum conjugatum, Setaria megaphylla, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host grasses, and the larvae feed on the leaves, often constructing shelters from leaves before pupating.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, dark brown coloration and relatively rounded wings for a skipper. The lack of prominent markings on the underside and the presence of only very faint translucent spots on the forewing upperside (if visible) are key features.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with uniformly dark brown wings, giving it a dusky appearance. The underside is plain, while the upperside of the forewing may show a few very faint, small, translucent spots.
