Plastingia naga
Chequered Lancer
| Family: | Hesperiidae |
| Subfamily: | Hesperiinae |
| Genus | Plastingia |
| Species: | naga |
| Common Name: | Chequered Lancer |
| Life History: | complete |
| Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
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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
Refer to the ButterflyCircle's blog article - The Life History of the Chequered Lancer.
Further Reading
Butterfly of the Month - April 2009
Early Stages Photos
Egg
Caterpillar
Pupa