narrow-brand grass-dart
Common Namenarrow-brand grass-dart
Scientific NameParnara bada
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellowish-orange
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAsia (widespread from India to Japan, Southeast Asia), parts of Australia
Host Plantsrice, sugarcane, bamboo, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods from spring to autumn in temperate zones
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on leaves, often creating leaf shelters, and pupate in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with distinct yellowish-orange spots and bands, especially the narrow, often broken band on the hindwing. Skippers have characteristic hooked antennae.
Description
A small skipper with dark brown wings featuring prominent yellowish-orange spots and bands, particularly on the forewings and hindwings. Its body is also yellowish-orange.
