Tree Yellow
Common NameTree Yellow
Scientific NameGandaca harina
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale yellow, lime green
HabitatForest clearings, forest edges, open woodlands, gardens, shrubland
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines
Host PlantsVentilago maderaspatana, Ventilago denticulata
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid singly on host plant leaves, larvae are green, and pupae are green and attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsKey features include its uniform pale yellow or greenish-yellow coloration on both upper and undersides, and the absence of prominent markings. The forewing apex is subtly pointed.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with delicate, uniformly pale yellow to greenish-yellow wings, often with a slightly angled forewing apex.
