Spotted Demon
Common NameSpotted Demon
Scientific NameNotocrypta feisthamelii
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyCoeliadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, etc.)
Host PlantsAlpinia, Curcuma, Hedychium, Musa
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a dark head, feeding on leaves and constructing shelters. Pupation occurs in a silken cocoon within a folded leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include its dark brown coloration, robust body, hooked antennae, and the distinctive large, triangular white spot on the forewing.
Description
A robust, medium-sized skipper with dark brown wings, prominently marked by a single, large, triangular white spot on each forewing.
