Pelopidas assamensis
Great Swift
Family: | Hesperiidae |
Subfamily: | Hesperiinae |
Genus | Pelopidas |
Species: | assamensis |
Common Name: | Great Swift |
Life History: | partial |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
Description
The Skipper is larger than most of the other species bearing almost similar spots on the wings, and is therefore quite distinct when seen in the wild.
Habitat & Habits
This medium-sized Hesperiidae was recently discovered in Singapore in the Mandai area. Subsequently, its caterpillar was also discovered, feeding on a host plant (Bamboo) within the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Observations of this species were mainly in forested areas.
Other Observations
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Early Stages
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Further Reading
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