Indian Wanderer
Common NameIndian Wanderer
Scientific NamePareronia valeria
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)70
Primary Colorslight blue, white, dark brown, black
HabitatTropical evergreen and semi-evergreen forests, open woodlands, forest edges
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Southeast Asia (Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis heyneana, Capparis zeylanica
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, especially during monsoon and post-monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on young leaves of host plants. Larvae are green with white spots, feeding on *Capparis* species. Pupae are typically green or brown, camouflaged on the host plant.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive pale blue or whitish wings with strong dark venation and a dark, spotted outer margin, particularly on the forewings. Its graceful, floating flight also aids identification.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale blue to white wings, prominent dark veins, and a broad dark brown to black border, often with white spots on the forewings.
