Goldspotted Sylph
Common NameGoldspotted Sylph
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus leucocera
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow
HabitatForests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsStrobilanthes, Phaulopsis, Dipteracanthus
Flight PeriodYear-round, peaking during monsoon seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on leaves, often constructing leaf shelters, and pupate in a cocoon made of leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown wings with a distinctive pattern of bright yellow spots on both forewings and hindwings, and its characteristic hooked antennae.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings heavily marked with bright yellow spots, and a robust, hairy body.
