Orangetail Awlet
Common NameOrangetail Awlet
Scientific NameBibasis sena
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, white, orange, green
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, often near streams or damp areas
Geographic RangeSouth Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsHiptage benghalensis, Combretum indicum, Grewia spp., Byttneria spp.
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically March to November in warmer regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, it undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, and pupation typically occurs in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include the broad white band on the forewing and the bright orange patch at the hindwing tornus. The iridescent green scaling on the head and thorax is also a useful identifier.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent white diagonal band across the forewing and a distinctive bright orange patch at the tornus of the hindwing. Its head and thorax display iridescent greenish scales.
