| Common name | Puwakbadilla |
| Language | Sinhalese |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Pethiyagoda, R., 1991 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st modifier | |
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| Remarks | This name relates to its habit of hugging the floating trunks of arecanut (Areca catechu) palms. |