Small Salmon Arab
Common NameSmall Salmon Arab
Scientific NameColotis amata
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsyellow-green, brown, black, salmon-pink
HabitatOpen country, dry scrub, grasslands, semi-desert areas
Geographic RangeAfrica, Arabian Peninsula, South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia
Host PlantsCadaba fruticosa, Maerua oblongifolia, Capparis decidua
Flight PeriodMultiple broods throughout the year, often peaking after rains
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with white stripes, and pupae are typically green or brown and angled.
Identification TipsLook for the unique salmon-pink upper side in males and the mottled yellowish-green underside with dark spots. The black apical patch on the forewings is also a key feature.
Description
This butterfly has a distinctive yellowish-green underside with intricate brown mottling and dark spots, providing camouflage. Males typically have a salmon-pink upper side with black apical markings, while females are paler.
