Wide-brand Grass-dart
Common NameWide-brand Grass-dart
Scientific NameTelicota brachycera
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)28
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown
HabitatGrasslands, open fields, forest clearings, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including parts of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsgrasses
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-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. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the prominent wide dark bands on the orange wings, especially on the hindwings. The typical hooked antennae and rapid, darting flight are characteristic of skippers.
Description
A small to medium-sized skipper with a robust body, featuring vibrant orange wings heavily marked with broad, dark brown to black bands and patches, particularly on the hindwings and forewing margins.
