Tree Flitter
Common NameTree Flitter
Scientific NameAstictopterus jama
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, bamboo thickets
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsbamboo
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the host plant. Larvae feed on bamboo leaves, often creating shelters by rolling leaves. Pupation occurs within a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for its dark brown wings with distinct white spots on the forewing, its robust body, and the hooked antennae typical of skippers. It is frequently found near bamboo.
Description
A small, dark brown skipper with prominent white hyaline spots on the forewings and a slightly paler underside, often seen with its characteristic hooked antennae.
