Striped Albatross
Image: Yoshihisa Ijuuin from Yokohama, Japan (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Common NameStriped Albatross
Scientific NameAppias libythea
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, forest edges, gardens, and clearings
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva, Maerua
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, with multiple broods
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are typically green with white stripes, and pupae are angular, resembling a twig.
Identification TipsLook for the white wings with prominent black venation and marginal markings on the forewings. The underside may show seasonal variations in color.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with predominantly white wings, featuring distinct black markings along the veins and outer margins of the forewings, particularly at the apex.
