Smaller Dartlet
Common NameSmaller Dartlet
Scientific NamePotanthus omaha
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)32
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown
HabitatOpen grassy areas, forest clearings, gardens, plantations
Geographic RangeOriental region (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Paspalum conjugatum, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses; larvae feed on leaves, often constructing leaf shelters; pupation occurs within a silken cocoon among leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall orange-brown coloration, the pattern of dark spots on the wings, and the typical stout body and hooked antennae characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with a hairy, orange-brown body and wings, featuring distinct dark brown spots on both forewings and hindwings.
