Common Emigrant

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