Clouded Flat
Common NameClouded Flat
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus leucocera
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, pale yellowish-green
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings, and shaded areas
Geographic RangeIndian subcontinent and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsStrobilanthes species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, often peaking post-monsoon
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the underside of host plant leaves. Larvae feed on the leaves, creating leaf shelters, and pupate within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the dark brown ground color and the distinctive pattern of pale yellowish-green, somewhat hyaline (translucent) spots on the forewings, particularly the discal and subapical spots. The robust body and typical hooked antennae of skippers are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized, robust skipper with dark brown wings. The forewings are marked with several prominent, somewhat translucent, pale yellowish-green spots.
