Hermit Skipper
Common NameHermit Skipper
Scientific NameLobocla simplex
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown
HabitatForests, forest edges, open woodlands, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host PlantsNot well documented, likely various broadleaf plants
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in warmer regions or during warmer months (e.g., March to November)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa, and adult. Larvae typically feed on host plants, often constructing shelters from leaves, before pupating and emerging as adults.
Identification TipsKey features include its overall dull brown coloration, robust body, and the faint, darker spots on the forewings. Its typical resting posture with wings spread flat or slightly angled is characteristic of spread-winged skippers (Pyrginae).
Description
This is a medium-sized skipper with uniformly dull brown wings, featuring very faint, diffuse darker spots on the forewings. It has a robust, hairy body and typical skipper antennae with hooked clubs.
