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.

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