Spiller's Sulphur Yellow
Common NameSpiller's Sulphur Yellow
Scientific NameCatopsilia pomona
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow, green
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, agricultural areas, tropical and subtropical regions
Geographic RangeAsia, Africa, Australia
Host PlantsCassia, Senna, Crotalaria
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates, seasonal in subtropical areas
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green, and pupae are typically green and angled, resembling a leaf.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform pale yellowish-green underside coloration and the absence of distinct patterns, typical of a sulphur butterfly.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with uniform pale yellowish-green wings, lacking prominent markings on the visible underside.
