Orange Awlet
Common NameOrange Awlet
Scientific NameBibasis sena
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatForest edges, open forests, clearings, areas with dense undergrowth
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, southern China
Host PlantsHiptage benghalensis, Combretum indicum
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, generally March to November
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green and construct shelters by folding or rolling leaves, pupating within these silken shelters.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform orange-brown coloration on both upper and underside, the small black spot on the forewing, and the characteristic robust body and hooked antennae typical of awlet skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a robust, hairy orange-brown body and wings, often featuring a small black spot on the forewing. Its antennae are distinctly hooked at the tip.
