Saturday, 12 March 2016

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
 

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