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Description
Catopsilia pomona pomona
Details
Family : Pieridae
Subfamily : Coliadinae
Genus : Catopsilia
Common Name : Lemon Emigrant
Wingspan : 60-70mm
Hostplant(s) : Senna fistula (Golden Showers)
Status In Singapore : Common
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 '
omona' 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.
Details
Family : Pieridae
Subfamily : Coliadinae
Genus : Catopsilia
Common Name : Lemon Emigrant
Wingspan : 60-70mm
Hostplant(s) : Senna fistula (Golden Showers)
Status In Singapore : Common
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 '
omona' 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.
Image size
750x500px 96.54 KB
Make
NIKON CORPORATION
Model
NIKON D50
Shutter Speed
625/100000 second
Aperture
F/5.6
Focal Length
180 mm
Date Taken
Sep 19, 2009, 8:55:03 AM
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Beautiful photo