Description

• Common Name : Common Emigrant
• Scientific Name : Catopsilia pomona (Fabricius)
• Family : PIERIDAE
• Wingspan : 55-80mm
• Colour : Male pale yellow to greenish yellow with black markings.
• Habit : A very common butterfly. Fond of visiting various species of flowers. Fly about 1 m to 4 m above ground. Also visits damp patches.
• Larval Host Plants : Cassia fistula, C. siamea, C. tora, C. sophera, Butea monosperma
• Location : Throughout West Bengal