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Appias lyncida vasava
Chocolate Albatross

Details
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: Pierinae
Genus: Appias
Species: lyncida vasava
Common Name: Chocolate Albatross
Wingspan: 52-60
Forms:
Status in Singapore:
Life History: incomplete
This butterfly can be found in: •Singapore  
Hostplant(s):

Description
The males are white above with a dentate black border. The hindwing beneath is a rich lemon-yellow with a dark brown border.

Habitat & Habits
The Chocolate Albatross is a common butterfly in Malaysia, but over here in Singapore, is a seasonal visitor. It is rarely seen and was believed to be extinct here. However, single specimens do turn up once in a while in the nature reserves. These individuals are believed to have migrated from the north.

Malaysia, the males may be found congregated at roadside seepages together with many Pieridae and Papilionidae species.

Other Observations
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Early Stages
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Further Reading
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Early Stages Photos
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