Chalk White
Common NameChalk White
Scientific NameAppias albina
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, yellow
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva, Drypetes
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green with a pale lateral stripe. Pupae are angled and can be green or brown.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its predominantly white wings, with females often showing a prominent yellow basal patch on the forewing and a yellowish hindwing underside. Males are typically pure white.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly, likely a female, displaying a distinct yellow basal patch on the forewing and a pale yellowish wash on the underside of the hindwing.
