Lemon Emigrant
Last update on:
3/9/2026
Common Name
Lemon Emigrant
Latin Name
𝘊𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘢
Taxa
Butterflies
Family
粉蝶科
Habitats
Former Farmland
Features
Displays sexual dimorphism. Has multliple forms: (1) Form pomona: Underwings are pale green, with one and two spots on each forewing and hindwing respectively. Female's upperwings edges is brown; (2) Form crocale: Underwings are yellow or pale yellow with no spots. Males' hindwings tip has black spot. Female's upperwings edges is black.
Behaviour
Flight is rapid. Caterpillar feeds on host plant such as Cassia alata.
Fun Fact
Note
Reference
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- Yiu, V. (Ed.) (2004).《香港觀蝶圖鑑觀蝶地圖》[Hong Kong Butterfly Guide and Observation Sites]. Hong Kong Lepidopterists’ Society and Hong Kong Discovery.
- AFCD (2021). Hong Kong Biodiversity Information Hub. https://bih.gov.hk/en/species-database/species-information/index.html?id=3962
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