This is a butterfly from the Skipper family (Hesperiidae), most likely a Golden Skipper or closely related species.

🦋 Identification features:

Body: Thick, furry, and moth-like compared to other butterflies.

Antennae: Widely spaced with hooked tips, typical of skippers.

Wings: Bright orange with bold black markings, held at an angle (forewings upright, hindwings flat).

Size: Generally small, about 2–4 cm wingspan.

🌿 Habitat:

Found in gardens, grasslands, and forest edges.

Common in Asia, including India.

🌸 Food:

Adults feed on nectar from small flowers.

Caterpillars feed on grasses and other host plants.