Golden Angle
Common NameGolden Angle
Scientific NameCaprona ransonnetii
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, golden-yellow
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGrewia tiliifolia, Grewia microcos, Grewia nervosa, Grewia orientalis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often more common post-monsoon
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant leaves. Larvae feed on leaves, creating shelters by folding leaves, and pupate within these shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with large white spots on the forewing, the characteristic golden-yellowish angular markings on the hindwing, and the typical hooked antennae of a skipper.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominent white spots on the forewings, and a distinctive pattern of golden-yellowish angular spots on the hindwings.
