Lesser Band Dart

Potanthus trachala

Classification

Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Hesperiidae

Potanthus is a large genus of skipper butterflies. They are commonly known as darts. They are found from South Asia to East Asia, and down to maritime Southeast Asia (though not extending towards New Guinea).

Distribution

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Sources and credits

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Lesser Band Dart

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