Shiny-Spotted Bob
Common NameShiny-Spotted Bob
Scientific NameIsoteinon lamprospilus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, yellowish-brown
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, grasslands, clearings
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Taiwan, Korea, Japan)
Host PlantsMiscanthus sinensis, Imperata cylindrica, various grasses
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, pupating into a chrysalis before emerging as adults. It typically has multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsLook for its dark brown wings with distinct, somewhat shiny white spots, especially the arrangement on the forewing. Its robust body and characteristic skipper posture with wings held partially open are also key.
Description
A small, robust skipper with dark brown wings adorned with prominent, somewhat rectangular, shiny white spots. The body is hairy and brownish-yellow.
