Potanthus serina explained

Potanthus serina, the large dart, is a species of butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found on the Andamans, as well as in southern Burma, Singapore and the Philippines. The habitat consists of grassy areas and mangrove areas.

The wingspan is about 35mm, making it the largest species in the genus Potanthus.[1]

Taxonomy

It was formerly treated as a subspecies of Potanthus hetaerus.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.butterflycircle.com/checklist%20V2/CI/index.php/start-page/startpage/showbutterfly/273 Butterfly Circle