Purple and Gold Flitter
Common NamePurple and Gold Flitter
Scientific NameZographetus ogygia
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Primary Colorsyellow, purple, brown
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGrasses, Alpinia species
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking during wet season
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green or brown, feeding on host plants, and pupate in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking contrast between the golden-yellow inner wings and the dark purple outer margins, especially on the hindwings. Its robust body and hooked antennae are characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with bright golden-yellow inner wings that sharply transition to dark purple or brownish-purple outer margins, with small black spots on the forewing.
