Fulvous Pied Flat
Common NameFulvous Pied Flat
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus fulvescens
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange-brown, brown, pale yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsStrobilanthes, Phaulopsis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during the wet season
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive fulvous-orange ground color with pale yellow, somewhat rectangular spots on the forewings, especially the prominent cell spot. The stout body and hooked antennae are typical of skippers.
Description
A medium-sized skipper characterized by its rich fulvous (orange-brown) forewings adorned with prominent pale yellow, somewhat rectangular spots, and darker brown hindwings. Its body is stout and hairy.
