Spotted Sailer
Common NameSpotted Sailer
Scientific NameNeptis nata
FamilyNymphalidae
SubfamilyLimenitidinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsbrown, white
HabitatForest clearings, open woodlands, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh) and Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsAcacia pennata, Dalbergia, Grewia
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly, larvae are typically green or brownish with small protuberances, and pupae are green or brown chrysalises.
Identification TipsLook for the dark brown ground color with broad, continuous white bands and the characteristic row of separate white submarginal spots on the hindwing. Its distinctive gliding flight is also a key feature.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with dark brown wings featuring prominent white bands across both forewings and hindwings, and a distinct series of white spots along the hindwing submarginal area.
