Great Orange Tip
Common NameGreat Orange Tip
Scientific NameHebomoia glaucippe
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black
HabitatOpen forests, forest edges, clearings, gardens, and plantations
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, from India and Sri Lanka to Southeast Asia, southern China, and Japan
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva, Cleome
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, multiple broods
Flight Stylegliding
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Eggs are laid singly on host plants, and caterpillars are typically green, feeding on leaves.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its large size and the brilliant, large orange tips on the otherwise white forewings, which are bordered by a distinct black line.
Description
A large, striking butterfly with predominantly white wings. The forewings feature a prominent, bright orange patch at the apex, edged with black, while the hindwings are mostly white.
