Hidden-ray skipper
Common NameHidden-ray skipper
Scientific NamePsolos fuligo
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, grey
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, clearings, grassy areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Setaria palmifolia, various grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs are laid on host grasses, larvae feed on the leaves, pupation occurs, and adults emerge.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its plain, dull brown coloration on both upper and undersides, robust body, and characteristic hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with uniformly dull brown wings, a robust, hairy body, and prominent dark eyes. Its antennae are clubbed with a distinct hook.
