Notocrypta curvifascia, commonly known
as the Restricted Demon, is a butterfly belonging to the
family Hesperiidae. N. curvifascia is commonly found in
many regions of temperate and tropical East Asia,
Indonesia, and the Indian subcontinent, wherever its
preferred larval host plant, Alpinia speciosa can be
found.
Among butterflies, it is relatively small, at
approximately 4 cm long (adult). Its wings are dark
brown to black, with a white eyespot near the trailing
end. |
