Yellow Banded Awl
Common NameYellow Banded Awl
Scientific NameHasora schoenherr
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsbrown, yellow, purple, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDerris, Pongamia, Millettia, Callerya
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLike other skippers, the Yellow Banded Awl undergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and then emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive yellow band on the forewing and the iridescent purple hindwing underside with a single white spot. The antennae have a characteristic 'awl' shape, typical of the Coeliadinae subfamily.
Description
This skipper has a dark brown body and forewings with a prominent yellow or orange band across the middle. Its hindwings are iridescent purple on the underside, featuring a distinct white spot near the tornus.
