Felder's White
Common NameFelder's White
Scientific NameAppias felderi
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorswhite, pale yellow, light brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCapparis species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with seasonal peaks
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on plants from the Capparaceae family before pupating into a chrysalis.
Identification TipsKey features include the pale yellow underside of the hindwings, white forewings with a light brown apex, and often blue-tipped antennae.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white forewings that have a light brown apex, and pale yellow hindwings, often seen mud-puddling.
