Suffused Snow Flat
Common NameSuffused Snow Flat
Scientific NameTagiades cohaerens
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsbrown, white, black
HabitatForest edges, clearings, secondary forests, often near streams
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia)
Host PlantsDioscorea spp. (yam family)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Larvae feed on Dioscorea species, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its dark brown forewings with hyaline spots and contrasting white hindwings with a dark margin and several black spots near the anal angle. Rests with wings spread flat.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown forewings featuring small translucent spots, and prominent white hindwings bordered by dark brown and dotted with black spots.
