Pale Palm Dart
Common NamePale Palm Dart
Scientific NameTelicota colon
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, yellow, black
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, gardens, forest edges, areas with host palms
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, parts of Australia
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Saccharum officinarum, Oryza sativa, Cocos nucifera
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves, often creating shelters by rolling them, and pupate within a silken cocoon in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include its bright orange-yellow coloration with a prominent dark oblique band on the forewing, and the characteristic stout body and hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust body, featuring bright orange-yellow wings with distinctive dark brown or black oblique bands on the forewings.
