White Banded Awl
Common NameWhite Banded Awl
Scientific NameHasora taminatus
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsiridescent blue-green, purple-brown, white, grey
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens, areas with host plants
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDerris elliptica, Derris scandens, Pongamia pinnata, Millettia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and then emerge as adults. Larvae are typically green or brown.
Identification TipsKey features include the striking iridescent blue-green sheen on the forewings and the distinct white band on the purplish-brown hindwings. The robust body and hooked antennae are characteristic of Awl skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with iridescent blue-green forewings and purplish-brown hindwings featuring a prominent vertical white band. Its body is robust and greyish.
