Formosan Awl Skipper
Common NameFormosan Awl Skipper
Scientific NameSeseria formosana
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)42
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, mountainous areas
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host PlantsLikely Fabaceae (e.g., Dalbergia species)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally spring to autumn
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on host plants, pupate in shelters, emerging as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with specific white hyaline spots on the forewings, robust body, and characteristic skipper antennae. Endemic to Taiwan.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring prominent white, translucent spots on the forewings and a robust body.
