Gegenes hottentota, the marsh Hottentot skipper, Hottentot skipper or Latreille's skipper, is a butterfly of the family Hesperiidae. It is found in Africa and south-western Arabia. The habitat consists of marshy areas with thick grass, especially in valleys.
The wingspan is 31âÂÂ34 mm for males, and 31âÂÂ36 mm for females. Adults are on wing year-round in warmer areas (with a peak from April to May).
The larvae feed on Oldenlandia corymbosa.