Magpie Flat
Common NameMagpie Flat
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus leucocera
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyTagiadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsblack, white, orange
HabitatForest clearings, edges, dense vegetation, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsStrobilanthes, Pteracanthus, Lepidagathis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae construct leaf shelters and pupate within them, typically having a green or brown body with a darker head.
Identification TipsKey features include the robust body, orange head and thorax, and the distinctive black and white checkered pattern with translucent white spots on the forewings. Its flight is typically rapid and darting.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with a robust body, featuring a striking black and white checkered pattern on its wings and a prominent orange head and thorax. The forewings have several translucent white spots.
