Yellow Band Dart
Common NameYellow Band Dart
Scientific NamePotanthus serina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsyellow, dark brown
HabitatOpen grasslands, forest edges, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host Plantsvarious grasses (Poaceae family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, often creating shelters by rolling leaves. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon within a leaf.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the broad, bright yellow bands on its dark brown wings, particularly noticeable on the underside of the hindwings. It has the characteristic hooked antennae of a skipper.
Description
A small skipper with dark brown wings featuring prominent, bright yellow bands and spots. The body is robust and hairy, often with a greenish-brown thorax.
