Udaspes folus (Cramer)

Taxonomic position

Insecta: Lepidoptera: Hesperioidea: Hesperiidae

Common name

Turmeric skipper, grass demon

Habitat / Crop(s) damaged

Turmeric (Curcuma longa), ginger.

Natural enemies

Cotesia erionotae (Wilkinson) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) is a common larval endoparasitoid of U. folus.

Pest status

Minor.

Images

 Cotesia erionotae adult (lateral & dorsal view) and cocoons