Mottled Emigrant
Common NameMottled Emigrant
Scientific NameCatopsilia pyranthe
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Primary Colorspale green, bluish-green
HabitatOpen country, gardens, forest clearings, scrubland
Geographic RangeTropical and subtropical Asia, including India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia
Host PlantsSenna spp., Bauhinia spp., Caesalpinia spp.
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; multiple broods in warmer seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a pale lateral stripe, and pupae are green, camouflaged as leaves or twigs.
Identification TipsLook for its distinctive pale green or bluish-green wings with pronounced dark veins. The underside often exhibits subtle mottling, and a small dark spot may be present on the forewing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale green to bluish-green wings, characterized by prominent darker venation and a somewhat mottled underside.
