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Catopsilia scylla cornelia
Orange Emigrant

Details
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: Coliadinae
Genus: Catopsilia
Species: scylla cornelia
Common Name: Orange Emigrant
Wingspan: 60-70
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: complete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s): Senna biflora (Bushy Cassia)   

Description
The butterfly has white forewings with black borders above, and deep orange-yellow hindwings. The underside is also orange-yellow with spots and markings.

Habitat & Habits
The Orange Emigrant is often encountered in the company of its close cousin, the Lemon Emigrant (Catopsilia pomona pomona). Both species are urban butterflies in Singapore and are found in gardens and parks. Having a strong and erratic flight, the butterfly is not easy to capture, except when it is feeding.

Other Observations
To be detailed.

Early Stages
The caterpillar of the Orange Emigrant has been found on Cassia fistula and Cassia biflora - both of which are common roadside trees in Singapore.

Further Reading
To be detailed.

Early Stages Photos
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