Description
All the species of the Zela genus are described to be very rare and confined to lowland forest. The species photographed here, is thought to be Zela storeyi. Only a dissection of the genitalia will determine with more certainty the identity of the species. The species is a drab brown with a forewing cell spot in space 3. The upperside hindwing has a conspicuous tuft of hairs from near the wing base. The wingtips on the underside appear to be lightened.

The species also possesses a deep yellow tornal cilia. In live specimens, the eyes are red. The antenna are whitened at the tips.

Habitat & Habits
The butterfly flies with a "hopping" flight and rests with its wings folded up or half open as in the photos.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
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Further Reading
To be detailed.