Vindhyan Bob
Common NameVindhyan Bob
Scientific NameArnetta vindhiana
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Primary Colorsbrown, pale brown, white
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, scrubland
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka
Host PlantsGrasses
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically grass-feeders, often constructing shelters from leaves by rolling or tying them together.
Identification TipsLook for its small size, overall dull brown coloration, stout body, and the characteristic hooked antennae of skippers. The faint pale spots on the forewing can help distinguish it from similar species.
Description
A small, dull brown skipper with a stout body, broad head, and characteristic hooked antennae. Its forewings feature a few faint, pale spots.
