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Catopsilia pomona
| Family Name: | Pieridae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Invertebrates (Butterfly and Moth) |
| Common Name: | Lemon Emigrant |
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Description
| Description | This species of butterfly ranges from pale green to orange-yellow with varying widths of black borders. Males have narrow black markings on the forewings above and unmarked on the undersides. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | This butterfly is a strong flyer. The caterpillar feeds on a varity of Leguminosae, especially Senna sp. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Parks & Gardens, Urban |
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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