Sulawesi Wanderer
Common NameSulawesi Wanderer
Scientific NameAppias nero
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)60
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorsblue, black, white
HabitatTropical rainforests, forest edges, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including Indonesia (Sulawesi, Sumatra, Java, Borneo), Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Myanmar
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva
Flight PeriodYear-round (multiple broods in tropical climates)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: eggs laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive bright, iridescent blue stripes on dark wings. Males typically exhibit brighter blue coloration compared to females, which may have duller blue or more extensive dark markings.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly characterized by its striking iridescent blue stripes on dark brown to black wings, often with a white margin on the hindwings.
