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Catopsilia pomona pomona
Lemon Emigrant

Details
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: Coliadinae
Genus: Catopsilia
Species: pomona pomona
Common Name: Lemon Emigrant
Wingspan: 60-70
Forms: alcmeone, crocale, jugurtha, hilaria, pomona, catilla
Status in Singapore: Common
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Senna fistula (Golden Showers)   

Description
The Lemon Emigrant is represented by at least 6 different 'forms' in the region - the 'crocale' forms with the antennae black above and the 'pomona' forms with the antennae red above. The males has narrow black markings on the forewings above, and unmarked on the undersides.

Habitat & Habits
The butterfly is fast on the wing, and is a strong flyer. It is found in urban areas as well as the nature reserves. The host plant, Cassia spp, is a common roadside tree in Singapore. Occasionally, the species is observed in abundance, almost in a migratory flight around the island.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
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Further Reading
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Early Stages Photos
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