Hyarotis microstictum

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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1. What is the scientific name?Hyarotis microstictum
2. What is the diet?Herbivore; adult stage feeds exclusively on nectar from various flowering plants
3. Where can you find the Speedy Brush Flitter?It lives in forests across the Indomalayan realm and South India, from Assam in India to Myanmar, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra.
4. Why does the Hyarotis microstictum fly so fast?Its rapid, unpredictable flight lets it escape predators and move quickly through dense forest habitats.

Hesperiidae: A family of butterflies, commonly known as skippers, distinguished by their robust bodies, hooked antennae, and rapid, erratic flight patterns.
Indomalayan realm: A major biogeographical realm encompassing South Asia and Southeast Asia, characterized by high species diversity and unique evolutionary lineages.
Biogeography: The study of the distribution of species and ecosystems in geographic space and through geological time.
Nectarivore: An organism that feeds on nectar, typically an insect or bird, playing a crucial role in pollination.