Striped Bush Hopper
Common NameStriped Bush Hopper
Scientific NameAmpittia dioscorides
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, open areas, forest edges, gardens, agricultural fields
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, parts of East Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Southern China)
Host PlantsOryza sativa, Saccharum officinarum, Imperata cylindrica, various grasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host grasses. The larvae are green with a darker dorsal line, feeding on the grass leaves. Pupation occurs in a loose cocoon formed by rolling leaves together.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the overall orange-brown coloration, and the distinctive pattern of numerous black spots across both forewings and hindwings. Its robust body and hooked antennae are typical of skippers.
Description
A small, robust skipper with a hairy, yellowish-orange body and antennae with hooked clubs. Its wings are orange-brown, heavily marked with numerous distinct black spots on both forewings and hindwings.
