Tiger Hopper
Common NameTiger Hopper
Scientific NameAmpittia dioscorides
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsorange, black, yellow
HabitatOpen grassy areas, forest clearings, gardens, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, southern China)
Host PlantsOryza sativa, Imperata cylindrica, Paspalum conjugatum, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grass leaves. Larvae feed on grasses, creating leaf shelters, and pupate within similar shelters.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive orange-yellow and black spotted/banded wing pattern, and hooked antennae. It typically rests with forewings partially raised and hindwings flatter.
Description
A small, robust skipper butterfly with bright orange-yellow wings extensively patterned with black spots and irregular bands. Its body is hairy and yellowish-brown.
