Chocolate Demon
Common NameChocolate Demon
Scientific NameAncistroides nigrita
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsdark brown, chocolate
HabitatForest edges, clearings, secondary forests, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsAlpinia spp., Costus spp., Hedychium spp., Musa spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on leaves of Zingiberaceae and Marantaceae plants, often creating leaf shelters. Pupation occurs within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform dark chocolate-brown coloration, robust body, and characteristic long, strongly hooked antennae, lacking any prominent spots or markings.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with uniformly dark chocolate-brown wings and body, and prominent, strongly hooked antennae.
