A small butterfly common in Africa, the Middle East, and western Asia in warm regions. In Israel it was previously observed in the Hula Valley, the Yarkon, and the Zevulun Valley, near a body of water. After 40 years of disappearing from the country, it was observed (a single individual) in 2009 in the Zevulun Valley. It flies in spring and summer (from April to November). Its wingspan is about 35 mm and it is one of the largest of the skippers of Israel. Its color is black-gray speckled with white. Produces several generations a year.
The Hula skipper is very similar to the millet skipper and the main difference is that its forewings are more elongated.
The female lays her eggs on grains including corn.
There is no information about its development.
 

Previous name: Hula skipper