Bronze Flat
Common NameBronze Flat
Scientific NameSarangesa purendra
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)32.5
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, pale yellow
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, scrubland, gardens
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China
Host PlantsGrewia, Triumfetta
Flight PeriodThroughout warmer months, multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae are typically green with a darker head, feeding on host plants and pupating in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its bronze-brown coloration and the specific arrangement and color of the pale spots on both wings, particularly the larger, more angular spots on the forewing and the smaller, rounder spots on the hindwing. The antennae have a distinct club with a hooked tip.
Description
This is a medium-sized skipper with a rich bronze-brown body and wings. Its forewings and hindwings are marked with prominent, irregular pale yellow to cream-colored spots.
