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Pelopidas mathias mathias (Fabricius, 1798)
| Family Name: | Hesperiidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Small Branded Swift |
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Description
| Size | Wingspan: 30 - 32 mm |
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| Description | The upperside is golden brown with the wing bases and the upper surface of the thorax is greenish. The underside is light brown and has a rather glazed appearance. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | The Small Branded Swift is small and fast-flying. It has a habit of sunbathing on favourite perches with its wings, a characteristic of Hesperiidae. |
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| Associated Flora | Axonopus compressus and other Graminae |
| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
| Distribution | South, Southeast and East Asia; tropical Africa, Arabia. |
Conservation
| Conservation Notes | This species is a common butterfly in Singapore that frequents urban parks and gardens. |
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Status
| Species Status | Resident |
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Photos
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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