Iambrix salsala salsala (Chestnut Bob)
Chestnut Bob

The wings of this small Skipper are dark brown above and below. On the underside, the wings are dusted with ferruginous brown and there are a series of small silvery white spots.

The Chestnut Bob is a common butterfly on the plains and occurs mainly in secondary growth and gardens. It skips quite close to the ground feeding on flowers.The larva probably feeds on bamboo and grasses. 
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