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= Yellow Flat =

Mooreana trichoneura, commonly known as the Yellow Flat, is a butterfly belonging to the family Hesperiidae and subfamily Pyrginae (Flats). It has a wingspan of 32-36mm.

Life cycle
Its host plant is Mallotus paniculatus.

Habitat
The Yellow Flat is usually found in lowland forests up to 833m (2500ft).

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 the 4th quarter of 2012, it was discovered in Singapore.

Habits
Like other butterflies in its subfamily, it flies quickly and usually rests on the underside of a leaf with its wings open flat.