Starry Bob
Common NameStarry Bob
Scientific NameIsoteinon lamprospilus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, orange, white
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, grassy areas
Geographic RangeEast Asia (China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan)
Host PlantsMiscanthus sinensis, Pleioblastus simonii, Sasa senanensis
Flight PeriodMay to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host grasses. Larvae feed on grasses, often constructing shelters by rolling leaves. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown base, the large orange patch on the forewing, and the arrangement of the white hyaline spots. The hooked antennae are characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with dark brown wings, a prominent orange patch on the forewing, and several distinct white spots on both forewings and hindwings.
