Striped Albatross
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Common NameStriped Albatross
Scientific NameAppias libythea
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)47.5
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, scrub, gardens, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia (India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with peaks during monsoon
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white stripes, and pupae are angled, green or brown, attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsMales are characterized by their pure white wings with a prominent black border on the hindwings and a black forewing apex. Females are more variable, often with more extensive black markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly white wings, featuring a distinct black band along the outer margin of the hindwings and a black apex on the forewings, particularly in males.
