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Mottled Emigrant

Catopsilia pyranthe pyranthe

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Description:

Mottle markings throughout the under side and variable cell end patches may have rosy or silver spots. A large black spot on the fore wing cell and broader marginal bands on upper side in females. Some individuals have a bluish appearance on wings. Much smaller individuals can be seen in very dry months. Male is quite smaller than the female.

Habitat:

A newly plowed rice field. Mudsipping.

Reference Links:

Catopsilia pyranthe - Wikipedia

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