Discophora sondaica despoliata

Stichel 1902 - The Common Duffer

Koh Samui only.

The only member of this drab family so far found on Samui. It is not rare during its short flight period.

Primarily a species of the deep forest, it has, on occasions been taken in nearby gardens. It is usually found near clumps of its favourite larval foodplant, Bamboo.

Flight Period

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Wingspan

65 - 80mm

Early Stages

More detailed life history information is available from the following resources: S. Igarishi - Life Histories of Asian Butterflies, Volume.2 , Page 440. Discophora sondaica despoliata - Pupa

Larval Foodplant

Bambusa sp (Bamboo) but also Coconut and Sugar Cane.

Range

Peninsular Thailand and Malaysia (Other subspecies from Nepal, Sikkim and Northern Thailand)

Butterflies

Dragonflies and Damselflies

Coleoptera(Beetles)

Lepidoptera(Moths)

Hymenoptera(Bees & Wasps)

Mantodea(Praying Mantids)

Orthoptera(Grasshoppers & Crickets)

Hemiptera(True Bugs)

Other Families