Zela storeyi
Storey's Palmer
Family: | Hesperiidae |
Subfamily: | Hesperiinae |
Genus | Zela |
Species: | storeyi |
Common Name: | Storey's Palmer |
Life History: | incomplete |
Extant in countries: | •Singapore |
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
To be detailed.
Further Reading
To be detailed.