Yellow Flat
Common NameYellow Flat
Scientific NameMooreana trichoneura
FamilyHesperiidae
SubfamilyPyrginae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsdark brown, yellow, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.)
Host PlantsGrewia paniculata, Grewia microcos
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical climates)
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae feed on the leaves, often creating shelters by folding them, and pupate within a silken cocoon in a leaf shelter.
Identification TipsLook for the robust body and hooked antennae typical of skippers, combined with the distinctive bright yellow patch on the hindwings and small white spots on the forewings against a dark background.
Description
A medium-sized skipper with dark brown to black wings, featuring a prominent bright yellow patch on the lower hindwings and several small white hyaline spots on the forewings.
