Banded Demon
Common NameBanded Demon
Scientific NameNotocrypta paralysos
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, disturbed areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAlpinia, Curcuma, Hedychium, Musa
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae are typically green and feed on various plants, particularly those in the ginger and banana families, before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown coloration with a striking, broad white band across the forewing and additional small white spots. Its rapid, darting flight is characteristic of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a dark brown body and wings. Its forewings feature a prominent, broad white band and several small white spots.
