Calypso White
Common NameCalypso White
Scientific NameIxias pyrene
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, scrubland
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, parts of China)
Host PlantsCapparis, Cadaba, Maerua
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multivoltine
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with white spots, feeding on plants from the Capparaceae family. Pupae are green and angled.
Identification TipsLook for bright yellow wings with a distinct black apical patch on the forewing and a broad black border on the hindwing, often containing yellow spots. The underside, as shown, is predominantly yellow with clear black spots and marginal bands.
Description
This butterfly displays bright yellow wings on the underside, marked with a prominent black central spot on each wing. Both forewings and hindwings feature broad black margins, which are adorned with a series of yellow spots.
