Yellow Vein Lancer
Common NameYellow Vein Lancer
Scientific NamePotanthus serina
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyHesperiinae
Wingspan (mm)30
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsorange, dark brown
HabitatOpen areas, forest edges, gardens, grasslands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsImperata cylindrica, Paspalum conjugatum, Saccharum officinarum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on various grasses, often creating shelters by rolling leaves. They undergo complete metamorphosis, forming a pupa before emerging as an adult.
Identification TipsKey features include the prominent yellow-orange markings, especially the broad stripes on the hindwings and the yellowish veins, against a dark brown background. The antennae are hooked at the tip, characteristic of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a robust body and dark brown wings marked with prominent, broad, irregular orange-yellow stripes and spots, particularly on the hindwings and underside.
