Veined Grass Dart
Common NameVeined Grass Dart
Scientific NamePotanthus serina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, open areas, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Paspalum conjugatum, various grasses
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grasses. Larvae feed on grass leaves, often creating shelters by rolling leaves, before pupating in a silken cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with prominent, somewhat rectangular orange-yellow spots, especially on the forewings, and the characteristic hooked antennae typical of skippers.
Description
This small, robust skipper has dark brown wings boldly marked with bright orange-yellow spots and streaks, and a fuzzy, orange-brown body.
