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Mooreana trichoneura

Mooreana trichoneura, the yellow flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae and subfamily Pyrginae (flats). It has a wingspan of 32–36 mm.

Description
Its upperside is dark brown, and the forewing has a number of white hyaline (glass-like) spots and strokes in the outer half of the wing, while the hindwing has a series of black wedge-shaped discal spots and a yellow tornal area. The underside of the hindwing is predominantly yellowish white. == Distribution ==
Distribution
The yellow flat has a wide distribution. It ranges from India to Thailand to Malaysia and can even be found in the Philippines. In 2012, it was discovered in Singapore. == Habitat ==
Habitat
The yellow flat is usually found in lowland forests up to 833 m (2500 ft). == Habits ==
Habits
Like other butterflies in its subfamily, it flies quickly and usually rests on the underside of a leaf with its wings open flat. == Host plant ==
Host plant
Mallotus paniculatus == Subspecies ==
Subspecies
Mooreana trichoneura trichoneuraMooreana trichoneura pralaya (Moore, [1866]) • Mooreana trichoneura multipunctata (Crowley, 1900) (Hainan) • Mooreana trichoneura nivosa (Fruhstorfer, 1909) (Nias) • Mooreana trichoneura nava (Fruhstorfer, 1909) (Java) The subspecies of Mooreana trichoneura found in India are- • Mooreana trichoneura pralaya Moore, 1865 – Yellow-veined Flat == References ==
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