Blue-Spotted Arab
Common NameBlue-Spotted Arab
Scientific NameColotis phisadia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsorange, black, white
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, scrubland, desert edges, wadis
Geographic RangeNorth Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, parts of India and Pakistan
Host PlantsSalvadora persica, Salvadora oleoides
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, especially after rains
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. Larvae feed on the foliage, and pupation typically occurs on or near the host plant.
Identification TipsIdentified by the distinct orange and white upperside of the forewing, capped by a broad black apex containing orange spots. The hindwing is predominantly white with a black marginal band.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with orange and white forewings featuring prominent black apical and marginal markings, and white hindwings with black spots.
