Rounded Palm-redeye
Common NameRounded Palm-redeye
Scientific NameErionota acroleuca
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsbrown, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical areas, often near palm plantations or natural palm groves.
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines)
Host PlantsArecaceae (palms), Cocos nucifera (coconut palm), Elaeis guineensis (oil palm), Musa (banana)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, multiple broods.
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on palm leaves, often rolling them into shelters. Pupation occurs within these leaf rolls.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall brown coloration, robust body, and most notably, its prominent bright red eyes. The rounded wing shape is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with uniformly brown wings and a distinctive pair of bright red compound eyes, giving it its common name.
