Ina Grass-dart
Common NameIna Grass-dart
Scientific NameParnara inornata
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellowish-brown, olive-brown
HabitatGrassy areas, meadows, open fields, agricultural lands, forest edges
Geographic RangeEast Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of India
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae), rice, sugarcane, bamboo
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically spring to autumn (e.g., May to October)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brownish, feeding on various grasses and constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon among host plant leaves.
Identification TipsKey features include its relatively plain, dull coloration, the specific arrangement of small, often hyaline spots on the forewing (though not always prominent), and its characteristic rapid, darting flight. Hooked antennae are typical of skippers.
Description
A small, robust-bodied skipper with dull yellowish-brown to olive-brown wings, often featuring a few indistinct darker spots on the forewing, and prominent dark eyes.
