232. The Chestnut Angle (Odontoptilum angulatatum angulatatum)

Number: 232        

Family: Hesperiidae    

 Sub-Family: Pyrginae      

Species: Odontoptilum angulatatum angulatatum 

Common name(s): The Chestnut Angle  

Rarity: Common         

Habitat: Lowland Forested area (a.s.l. approximately 500m)    

Province(s) / Place(s) sighted: Phu Wiang National Park (Khon Kaen)

 

A rapid-moving butterfly that is rather difficult to spot as it seems at home on drying mud. Thankfully, I managed to get one half-decent shot before it was off again. I believe this is a female. The males are darker brown.

 

 

ID Credit: Sagar Sarang