Pied Flat
Common NamePied Flat
Scientific NameColadenia indrani
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, open woodlands, often near streams
Geographic RangeSouth Asia, Southeast Asia (e.g., India, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia)
Host PlantsRubus spp., Grewia spp., Dillenia pentagyna
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on host plants and construct leaf shelters. Pupation occurs within a silken cocoon in a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown wings with specific white hyaline spots on the forewing and the prominent white marginal fringe on the hindwing. It typically rests with wings held flat.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominent white hyaline spots on the forewings, and a distinctive white fringe along the hindwing margin.
