Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Common Emigrant




Common Emigrant - Catopsilia pomona Fabricius

Common Emigrant Butterfly
Common Emigrant Butterfly


Wingspan: 55-80mm

Color and Size variation in Common Emigrant Butterfly
Color and Size variation in Common Emigrant Butterfly

One of the most variable butterfly species in India in regard of size and color.

Common Emigrant Butterflies Mudpuddling
Common Emigrant Butterflies Mudpuddling









Common Emigrant Butterflies Mudpuddling
Common Emigrant Butterflies Mudpuddling

Egg of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Egg of Common Emigrant Butterfly

Eggs of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Eggs of Common Emigrant Butterfly


Caterpillar is yellowish and green when young later turns leafy green.

Caterpillar of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Caterpillar of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Caterpillar of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Caterpillar of Common Emigrant Butterfly


Pupation takes place close to the ground in dense foliage.

Pupa of Common Emigrant Butterfly
Pupa of Common Emigrant Butterfly


Larval Host Plants

Cassia fistula, Cassia siamea and Cassia tora (Caesalpiniaceae) , Butea frondosa and Bauhinia racemosa (Fabaceae and Caesalpiniaceae)

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