Robust Hopper
Platylesches robustus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Robust Hopper.
Platylesches robustus
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Hesperiidae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 reported wingspan up to approximately 1.8 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding robust hopper in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (open affinity); Edge-associated (weak); Moisture association varies.
Diet
LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Chrysobalanaceae. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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