White Orange Tip
Common NameWhite Orange Tip
Scientific NameIxias marianne
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorswhite, orange, black
HabitatOpen country, scrubland, dry deciduous forests, gardens, plains
Geographic RangeIndia, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, parts of Southeast Asia
Host PlantsCapparis spinosa, Capparis zeylanica, Cadaba fruticosa
Flight PeriodThroughout the year (more abundant after monsoon)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a yellow lateral stripe. Pupae are green and angular, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsDistinguished by the striking white and orange coloration with a broad black forewing margin. Males have brighter orange tips than females, and females may have a more extensive black border or a yellowish tinge.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white hindwings and a white forewing base, featuring a prominent, vibrant orange tip on the forewings bordered by a thick black band.
