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Potanthus omaha omaha (W H Edwards, 1863)
| Family Name: | Hesperiidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Lesser Dart |
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Description
| Size | Wingspan: 20 - 24 mm |
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| Description | The Lesser Dart's wings are dark brown above, with bright orange-yellow markings. The underside is black, with the wings marked as above. The costal half of the forewing and the hindwing is heavily dusted with yellowish scales. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | It has a rapid darting flight, often stopping to sunbathe with the forewings held open at an angle, and the hindwings opened flat. |
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| Associated Flora | Axonopus compressus and other grasses |
| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | Australia, Indochina, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, India and Sulawesi. |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | It is commonly observed in Singapore, in urban areas and within nature reserves. |
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Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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References
| References | Khew, S. K. (2010). A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Singapore. Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. Small Branded Swift (Pelopidas mathias). (n.d.). INaturalist. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/322520-Pelopidas-mathias |
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