Yellow Grass Dart
Common NameYellow Grass Dart
Scientific NamePotanthus omaha
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, orange, brown, black
HabitatGrasslands, open areas, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, East Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, Philippines, Indonesia)
Host Plantsgrasses (Poaceae)
Flight PeriodMultiple broods year-round in tropical regions; specific seasons in temperate zones
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host grass blades. Larvae feed on grasses, and pupation occurs in a silken cocoon or leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the characteristic mottled yellow-orange and dark brown pattern on the wings, robust body, and hooked antennae typical of a skipper. The specific arrangement of dark spots on the forewing helps distinguish it from similar species.
Description
A small, robust skipper with yellowish-orange wings heavily marked with irregular dark brown to black spots and patches. Its antennae are distinctly hooked at the tip.
