One-pip Policeman
Common NameOne-pip Policeman
Scientific NameCoeliades ungemachii
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, black, orange
HabitatDry savanna, acacia woodlands, riverine forests
Geographic RangeEthiopia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania
Host PlantsAcacia mellifera
Flight PeriodThroughout the year
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, eggs are laid singly, larvae feed on host plants (often rolling leaves), and pupate in a loose cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive large white triangular patch on the forewing with a single black spot, combined with the broad white marginal band on the hindwing. The orange-red hairs on the head and thorax are also a key feature.
Description
A large, dark brown skipper with a prominent white triangular patch on the forewing containing a single black spot, and a broad white band along the hindwing margin. The head and thorax are adorned with orange-red hairs.
