Catopsilia scylla Orange Migrant Philippines

Description

Taxonomy Identification: Family, Pieridae, First named by Hewitson in 1867

Colour: A sexually dimorphic species. The male is yellowish-orange and white with chocolate-black margin. The female is cream and pale yellow with broader black markings. Both sexes have vivid yellow undersides (verso).

Size: Wingspan 50-60mm

Comments & Applications: This colourful yellow butterfly is extremely popular within the trade for applications in framing domes, artwork, photography, interior design and film. Commonly known as the Orange Migrant.

Format: Unmounted, papered, requires relaxing and setting

More information: Wikipedia