Common Spotted Flat
Common NameCommon Spotted Flat
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus leucocera
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white, pale blue
HabitatForests, forest edges, shaded areas, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh) and Southeast Asia
Host PlantsStrobilanthes, Dipteracanthus prostratus, Asystasia gangetica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, more abundant during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green or brown, feeding on leaves and often constructing leaf shelters. Pupation occurs in a cocoon made from leaves.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with a prominent pale blue/grey patch on the forewing, along with several smaller white spots. The antennae are white-tipped, and the hindwings have a clear white fringe.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, featuring prominent white and pale blue spots on the forewings and a distinct white fringe along the hindwing margin.
