Similar Flat
Common NameSimilar Flat
Scientific NameCelaenorrhinus similis
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForests, forest edges, shaded areas, often near streams
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsStrobilanthes spp. (Acanthaceae)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesLarvae feed on host plant leaves, often creating shelters by rolling or tying leaves. Pupation occurs within these shelters or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown wings with distinct, somewhat rectangular white hyaline spots on the forewings and smaller white spots on the hindwings. The antennae have a characteristic hook at the tip.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings featuring prominent, somewhat rectangular, translucent white spots on the forewings and smaller, opaque white spots on the hindwings.
