Caper White
Common NameCaper White
Scientific NameBelenois aurota
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow, orange
HabitatOpen country, grasslands, scrubland, gardens, forest edges
Geographic RangeAfrica, Arabian Peninsula, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia
Host PlantsCapparis species, Maerua species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae are green with yellow stripes and black spots, and pupate into a green or brown chrysalis.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white wings with heavy black venation and apical markings, especially the black outlining of the veins on the underside of the hindwing, often with yellow or orange scaling.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white wings, prominent black markings on the forewing apex and along the veins, and often yellow or orange patches on the underside of the hindwings.
