Chocolate Albatross
Common NameChocolate Albatross
Scientific NameAppias lyncida
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, white
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, gardens, clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva, Drypetes
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with yellow lateral stripes. Pupae are green or brown and often have a pointed head.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the bright yellow underside of the hindwing and the specific pattern of dark brown, white, and yellow on the forewing underside, particularly the broad dark brown apical margin.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright yellow hindwings and a forewing that is white centrally with a broad dark brown apical and costal margin, and a yellow patch near the apex on the underside.
