Full Stop Swift
Common NameFull Stop Swift
Scientific NameParnara bada
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, reddish-brown
HabitatOpen grassy areas, gardens, agricultural fields, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of Africa, Australia
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae), rice, sugarcane, bamboo
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on grass leaves and constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include the plain brown wings, distinctive reddish-brown eyes, and the presence of a few very small white spots on the forewing, which can sometimes be obscure. Its rapid, darting flight is also characteristic.
Description
A small, plain brown skipper with prominent reddish-brown eyes and a few tiny, often indistinct, white spots on the forewing. It typically rests with its wings held in a characteristic skipper posture.
