African Migrant
Common NameAfrican Migrant
Scientific NameCatopsilia florella
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale green, white
HabitatOpen woodlands, savannas, grasslands, gardens, disturbed areas
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula
Host PlantsSenna didymobotrya, Senna occidentalis, Senna petersiana
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during rainy seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves; larvae are green and feed on leaves, pupating into a chrysalis attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its uniform pale greenish-white or white wings with minimal markings; often seen in rapid, direct flight.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-white wings, often appearing almost translucent, and a slender body.
