Twin Swift
Common NameTwin Swift
Scientific NameBorbo cinnara
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, gardens, forest edges, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Australia
Host Plantsrice, sugarcane, bamboo, maize, various grasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on leaves and often creating leaf shelters before pupating in a cocoon.
Identification TipsLook for its uniform brown wings with a distinctive pattern of small, hyaline white spots on the forewing, especially two prominent spots in the cell. Its robust body and rapid, darting flight are also characteristic.
Description
A small to medium-sized, robust brown skipper with small, clear white spots on the forewings and a characteristic hooked antenna club.
