Plain Orange-tip
Common NamePlain Orange-tip
Scientific NameColotis eucharis
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorswhite, orange, brown
HabitatOpen country, dry scrubland, savanna, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa, Arabian Peninsula, India, Sri Lanka
Host PlantsCapparis sepiaria, Capparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon seasons
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and feed on *Capparis* species, developing into a camouflaged green or brownish pupa.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive white wings with a solid, bright orange patch on the forewing tips, which is particularly vibrant in males. Females may have a paler orange or yellowish tip with more extensive dark markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly white wings, featuring a prominent, solid orange patch on the tips of the forewings, often outlined in dark brown.
