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Mottled Emigrant - Pupa

Catopsilia pyranthe

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Field Notes

Description:

The pupa has a pointed head, and its yellowish green body has a yellow lateral line on each side. There is a dorsal protrusion with a yellow ridge line on the thorax.
Length of pupae: 28-29mm.

Habitat:

hanging from a Senna occidentalis (Fabaceae) leaf which is the larval feeding plant

Reference Links:

Butterflies of Singapore: Life History of the Mottled Emigrant

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Comments (2)
Leuba Ridgway
I like the way its gently attached to the food plant. Nice spotting Nuwan. Thanks.

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PublishedOctober 19, 2014

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