Timnatha Gull
Common NameTimnatha Gull
Scientific NameCepora timnatha
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)55
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, orange, black
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeSulawesi, Sula Islands, Banggai Islands (Indonesia)
Host PlantsCapparis species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical climates
Flight Stylefluttering
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on host plants, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsKey features include the white forewings with distinct black apical and marginal markings, contrasted with the bright yellow or orange hindwings that also bear black marginal patterns. The specific pattern of black veins and markings on the underside of the hindwings is diagnostic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white forewings featuring broad black tips and margins, and vibrant yellow to orange hindwings with black marginal patterns. The underside of the hindwings is typically a rich orange-yellow with prominent dark veins and markings.
