Description
This butterfly has been described as rare in lowland primary forest. It has been observed over a dozen times in various areas in Singapore at the edges of the forest reserves and also within the forest reserves. It is a fast-flying butterfly and can be observed closely only when it stops to feed. I have seen it feeding on the flowers of the Common Asystasia.

Habitat & Habits
Odina hieroglyphica ortina is a very pretty Skipper, with cryptic patterns reminiscent of the camouflage paint of a German Messerschmitt fighter plane in World War II on the desert front. The orange markings are framed by contrasting dark brown / black borders. The undersides are similar in pattern but paler. The abdomen of the butterfly is striped in orange and black.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
See Butterflycircle's blog article - Life History of the Hieroglyphic Flat.

Further Reading
To be detailed.