White-banded Flat
Common NameWhite-banded Flat
Scientific NameTagiades trebellius
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, white
HabitatForest edges, clearings, secondary forests, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (including India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsDioscorea, Smilax, Gnetum
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae feed on leaves, often creating leaf shelters, before pupating in a loose cocoon.
Identification TipsKey features include the dark brown forewings with distinct white hyaline spots and the large, contrasting white patch on the hindwings, often with a dark border.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown forewings featuring several white hyaline spots, and dark brown hindwings with a large, prominent white patch covering much of the wing.
