Eastern Dotted Border
Common NameEastern Dotted Border
Scientific NameAppias lyncida
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)58
Primary Colorsorange, white, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis zeylanica, Crataeva religiosa, Drypetes roxburghii
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid on host plants, hatching into green larvae that feed on leaves. Larvae pupate into a chrysalis before emerging as adults.
Identification TipsMales are easily identified by their striking orange and white wings with a black forewing tip and marginal black spots on the hindwing. Females are typically paler, often yellowish-white with more extensive black markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright orange hindwings and the basal part of the forewings, transitioning to white on the upper forewing, featuring a distinct black apex and a row of small black dots along the hindwing margin.
