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Plastingia naga
Chequered Lancer

Details
Family: Hesperiidae
Subfamily: Hesperiinae
Genus: Plastingia
Species: naga
Common Name: Chequered Lancer
Wingspan:
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Caryota mitis (Fish Tail Palm)   

Description
The underside of the butterfly has a striking pattern of black veins and rectangular spots on a whitish ground.

Habitat & Habits
This spectacular "Skipper" frequents lowland forests like the nature reserves in Singapore. A member of the Family Hesperiidae, Plastingia naga is a fast flyer, zipping from bush to bush, and occasionally stops to feed on roadside flowers.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
To be detailed.

Further Reading
Butterfly of the Month - April 2009

Early Stages Photos
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