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Tree Flitter 210811

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Description

Hyarotis adrastus praba
Tree Flitter

Details
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Genus: Hyarotis
Species: adrastus praba
Common Name: Tree Flitter
Wingspan:
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: incomplete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore
Hostplant(s):

Description
This species, Hyarotis adrastus praba, has an irregular white fascia on the underside of the hindwing. There are 3 apical spots on the forewings. A distinct feature of this genus, the antennal club bears a white patch just before the elbow of the apicus.


Habitat & Habits
This Skipper is not often seen in Singapore and has been observed only on a few occasions on the fringes of the nature reserves to the north of the Central Catchment area. I have seen the species on one occasion, feeding on bird droppings on the forest floor.

Like most Hesperiidae, this species is a fast flyer and zips around the undergrowth rapidly. When it stops to rest or bask in sunlit spots, it closes its wings in an upright position.

Source: ButterflyCircle
Image size
4136x2757px 1.09 MB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D700
Shutter Speed
2/100 second
Aperture
F/6.3
Focal Length
180 mm
ISO Speed
3200
Date Taken
Aug 21, 2011, 12:40:16 PM
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