Redspot Sawtooth
Common NameRedspot Sawtooth
Scientific NamePrioneris philonome
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, black, red
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (e.g., India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia)
Host PlantsCapparis species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the combination of white forewings, yellow hindwings, prominent black venation, and the characteristic red spot on the underside of the hindwing, which is often visible when the butterfly rests with wings folded.
Description
This butterfly features white forewings with prominent black veins, and yellow hindwings also marked with black veins. A distinctive red spot is visible near the body on the underside of the hindwing.
