Dark Apricot Sulphur
Common NameDark Apricot Sulphur
Scientific NameDercas lycorias
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsyellow, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeIndia, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia
Host PlantsDalbergia volubilis, Dalbergia species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green and cylindrical, feeding on leaves. Pupae are angular and chrysalis-like, often camouflaged.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright yellow color, the pointed forewing, and the combination of scattered dark spots and the two white-centered ocelli on the hindwing underside.
Description
This butterfly has bright yellow wings with a slightly pointed forewing apex. The underside features numerous small dark spots and faint, wavy brownish bands, along with two distinct white-centered dark spots on the hindwing.
