Large Salmon Arab Tip
Common NameLarge Salmon Arab Tip
Scientific NameColotis fausta
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsyellow, white, black, brown, orange
HabitatArid and semi-arid regions, open scrubland, desert edges
Geographic RangeNorth Africa, Arabian Peninsula, Middle East, South Asia
Host PlantsCapparis spinosa, Maerua
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, year-round in warmer regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on the leaves of host plants. The larvae are typically green with a lateral stripe, feeding on Capparaceae species. Pupation occurs as a chrysalis, often camouflaged as a twig.
Identification TipsKey identification features include the bright yellow underside, the distinct black spot on the forewing, and the characteristic brown and orange markings on the wing tips and margins, especially visible on the underside.
Description
This butterfly displays a bright yellow underside with a prominent black discal spot on the forewing. The forewing also features a white patch near the apex, which is tipped with brown and orange markings that extend along the hindwing margins.
