Potanthus omaha, commonly known as the lesser dart, is a species of skipper butterflies. It is found in Australia, Indochina, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, India  and Sulawesi. It includes the following subspecies:


- Potanthus omaha bione Evans, 1949 - endemic to Mindanao, Philippines
- Potanthus omaha copia (Evans, 1932)
- Potanthus omaha omaha (H. Edwards, 1863)
- Potanthus omaha maesina (Evans, 1934) - occurs mainly in Borneo but also found in the Tawi-tawi, Philippines
- Potanthus omaha nita (Evans, 1934) - found in Sulawesi, Indonesia; possibly conspecific to P. o. bione.

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Potanthus omaha is considered a tree pest because it feeds on the foliage, stems, or roots of trees, causing damage to their overall health and growth.

tree pest

Potanthus omaha can be considered garden pests because they have a tendency to feed on the foliage and stems of plants commonly found in gardens, leading to damage and potential loss of the plants' aesthetic value or productivity.

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Potanthus omaha can be considered crop pests because they have the potential to feed on and damage various crops, affecting their yield and quality, which can result in economic losses for farmers.

crop pest

Potanthus omaha is considered a pest because it feeds on trees, gardens, and crops, causing damage to their health, productivity, and economic value.

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