Chocolate Sailer
Common NameChocolate Sailer
Scientific NameNeptis harita
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsbrown, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsGlochidion
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically cryptic, often camouflaged to resemble twigs or bird droppings. Pupation occurs as a suspended chrysalis.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown ground color with a characteristic pattern of creamy-brown bands and spots. Its flight is a distinctive 'sailing' or gliding motion, often seen along forest paths.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with rich dark brown wings adorned with prominent lighter brown bands and stripes across both the forewings and hindwings.
