These very common butterflies inhabit the forest edges and fields. They usually sit with wings folded up, but sometimes take in the sun rays with wings open. These are brown skippers with a distinct silver-white patch on the underside of the hindwing. On top, you will find a yellow-orange band on the forewings.
Larval food plants include locusts and other legumes.
References:
TAXA LINKS
Kingdom:
Animalia
Animalia
Phylum:
Arthropoda
Arthropoda
Class:
Insecta
Insecta
Order:
Lepidoptera
Lepidoptera
Family:
Hesperiidae
Hesperiidae
Elevation Distribution:
Phenology
Phenology
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