Yellow Orange Tip
Common NameYellow Orange Tip
Scientific NameIxias pyrene
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorscream, yellow, orange, black
HabitatOpen country, scrubland, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSouth and Southeast Asia
Host PlantsCapparis, Cadaba, Maerua
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions, peaking during monsoon
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green with a lateral stripe. Pupae are angled and attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsKey features include the creamy white wings with bright yellow-orange forewing tips bordered by black; the underside can be mottled with green or yellow, especially in dry season forms.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with creamy white wings, featuring a prominent yellow-orange patch on the forewing apex, bordered by a broad black band.
