Plain Vagrant
Common NamePlain Vagrant
Scientific NameAppias indra
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, pale green
HabitatForests, open woodlands, clearings, often near water bodies
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during post-monsoon seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white stripes, and pupae are green and angular, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsLook for its characteristic plain white upperwings and the pale green or yellowish-green underside, which helps it blend into foliage when at rest.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with plain white upperwings and pale greenish-yellow undersides, often featuring a dark margin on the forewing apex.
