Tanna Longtail
Common NameTanna Longtail
Scientific NameBadamia exclamationis
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, northern Australia, Pacific islands
Host PlantsTerminalia, Combretum, Grewia, Acacia, Eucalyptus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on leaves, often constructing shelters, and pupate in a loose cocoon within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark brown coloration, the single broad pale stripe on the forewing, and the short, pointed tails on the hindwings. Its robust body and fast, darting flight are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings, featuring a prominent, slightly oblique pale white stripe across the forewing and short, pointed tails on the hindwings.
