Plain Palm-Dart
Common NamePlain Palm-Dart
Scientific NameCephrenes acalle
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)38
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatGardens, parks, open woodlands, areas with palm trees
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, New Guinea, Australia
Host PlantsCocos nucifera, Phoenix dactylifera, various Arecaceae palms
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on palm leaves. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on palm fronds and constructing shelters by rolling leaves. Pupation occurs within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform orange-brown coloration, robust body, and rapid, darting flight. Often found near palm trees, its primary host plants.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with predominantly orange-brown wings, a robust body, and a characteristic darting flight. The underside is often paler than the upperside.
