Silky Wanderer
Common NameSilky Wanderer
Scientific NamePareronia tritaea
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Primary Colorsyellowish-green, dark brown, pale green
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis species
Flight PeriodYear-round
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on plants belonging to the genus Capparis.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive pale yellowish-green and dark brown coloration, especially the large, irregular patch on the forewing, and its characteristic gliding flight pattern.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale yellowish-green hindwings and dark brown forewings featuring a large, irregular yellowish-green patch. The underside of the wings is notably paler.
