Banded Scarlet Tip
Common NameBanded Scarlet Tip
Scientific NameColotis danae
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, red, black
HabitatOpen dry country, scrubland, semi-desert, gardens, forest edges
Geographic RangeAfrica, Arabian Peninsula, South Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar)
Host PlantsCadaba fruticosa, Capparis spinosa, Maerua oblongifolia, Boscia albitrunca
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions, typically March to November in more seasonal areas
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a yellow lateral stripe, feeding on the host plant. Pupae are green or brown, resembling a twig.
Identification TipsThe most distinctive feature is the bright scarlet red forewing tip, bordered by a prominent black band, contrasting sharply with the white wings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly white wings, featuring a vibrant scarlet red apical patch on the forewing, sharply defined by an inner black band.
