Malay Dartlet
Common NameMalay Dartlet
Scientific NameOriens gola
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, yellowish-orange
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, parts of India)
Host Plantsbamboo, grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, often constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs within a cocoon formed on the host plant.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, robust body, and the distinctive pattern of yellowish-orange spots on the brown forewings, along with the hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with a hairy brown body and forewings marked with prominent yellowish-orange spots, typically resting with wings partially open.
