Eastern Bath White
Common NameEastern Bath White
Scientific NamePieris erutae
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)48
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatOpen areas, grasslands, cultivated fields, forest clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, southern China)
Host PlantsCapparis, Cleome, Brassica, Raphanus
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, spring to autumn in temperate zones
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid singly on host plants, larvae feed on Brassicaceae, and pupae are typically camouflaged chrysalides. Multiple generations occur annually.
Identification TipsKey features include the strong black venation on the white wings, particularly visible on the underside, and the yellowish basal spot on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized white butterfly with prominent black veins on its wings. The underside of the hindwing often features a distinct yellowish basal patch.
