Indian Dart
Common NameIndian Dart
Scientific NamePotanthus pseudomaesa
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, yellow
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrub, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia
Host Plantsvarious grasses, bamboo
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green and feed on various grasses, pupating in a silken cocoon among leaves.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, dark brown wings with bright orange-yellow markings, and the typical skipper's robust body and hooked antennae. The specific pattern of spots helps distinguish it from other dart species.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with prominent orange-yellow spots and streaks across its forewings and hindwings. It has a robust body and characteristic hooked antennae.
