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Catopsilia pyranthe pyranthe (Linnaeus, 1758)
| Family Name: | Pieridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Mottled Emigrant |
Name
Description
| Description | The wings of the Mottled Emigrant are greenish white above and the forewing has a black apical border and a black cell-end spot. The underside is of a darker greenish hue and there are numerous reddish brown transverse stripes which give the species a 'mottled' look, hence its common name. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Host Plant: Cassia fistula, Senna alata |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens |
Status
| Conservation Status | Common |
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References
| References | Khew, S.K. 2010. A field guide to the butterflies of Singapore. Singapore: Ink On Paper Communications Pte Ltd. 342pp |
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