Catopsilia pyranthe pyranthe
Linnaeus 1758 - The Mottled Emigrant
Koh Samui and Koh Pha Ngan.
A common species, regularly to be found in the environs of gardens and villages at lower altitudes. It is the smallest of the three Catopsilia species found in the region
There are records of this species participating in migratory flights, but not to the same extent as its near relative, Catopsilia pomona.
Flight Period
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Wingspan
40 - 55mm
Early Stages
Fully known. More detailed life history information is available from the following resource: ButterflyCircle Blog (courtesy of Dr. Horace Tan.)
Larval Foodplant
Cassia species
Range
Throughout the Oriental Region.