Common Banded Awl

Description:

Wingspan 45-50mm.[4] The male and female are dark vinaceous brown. The cilia is greyish brown while the head and thorax are greenish brown. The abdomen, third joint of palpi and the legs are also brown; the palpi and thorax beneath are dull yellow.[5] Below, The hindwing is dark-brown with more of less of dull blue-grayish gloss. It has a narrow discal band, whitish in colour which is diffused on the outside margin. It has a black tornal patch.[4] This black spot is clearly visible only at the time of hatching for a few moments but is becomes hidden in the fold of the hindwing, a characteristic of this genus which develops very soon after. It can also be seen in mounted museum specimens.[3] Male: Above, dark brown and unmarked. UPF with a brand from vein 1 to 4.[4] Female: Above, the female has two yellowish white discal spots, with a small spot near the apex.[4]

Habitat:

The Common Banded Awl is found throughout the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia (including the Malay peninsula and the Indonesian archipelago), South China, Okinawa, Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia.[2][3] It occurs in the plains and hills up to 7000 ft. It is found in jungle as well as open country both in areas of light and heavy rainfall