Pygmy Scrub Hopper
Common NamePygmy Scrub Hopper
Scientific NameAeromachus pygmaeus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)20
Primary Colorsbrown, grey, white
HabitatOpen grassy areas, forest edges, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically spring to autumn
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. The larvae are typically green or pale and feed on the leaves, pupating in a silken cocoon among the foliage.
Identification TipsKey features include its minute size, dull brown coloration, stout body, and characteristic hooked antennae of skippers. The faint white spots on the forewing, though sometimes obscure, can aid identification.
Description
A very small, drab brown skipper with a robust body and relatively pointed forewings, often showing faint pale spots on the upperside.
