TL: Sri Lanka
Male has white dorsal surface with black patch towards margins of the forewing. This black patches are absent in dry season forms. Forewing apex and the hind wing lower surface are creamy, which become brighter in wet seasons.
Female has is a broad black band on margin of the dorsal surface of forewing. This band consists three white spots. On ventral surface, a broad black band found around the upper portion of the cell of forewing. Rarely in some forms, the ventral surface is yellow in color.
Female has is a broad black band on margin of the dorsal surface of forewing. This band consists three white spots. On ventral surface, a broad black band found around the upper portion of the cell of forewing. Rarely in some forms, the ventral surface is yellow in color.
50-60 mm
Regional distr. - legend
- Local names
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Language Vernacular name 
EnglishLesser Albatross EnglishSri Lanka Albatross
- Primary hostplants
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Family Latin name Vernacular name Putranjivaceae Drypetes gardneri Putranjivaceae Drypetes sepiaria
- Synonyms and other combinations
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Latin name Author Appias paulina galene C. & R. Felder, 1865
- Links
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Language Website Authors 
Lepiforum e. V.
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 | Extinct |
 | Extinct in the wild |
 | Critically endangered |
 | Endangered |
 | Vulnerable |
 | Near Threatened |
 | Least Concern |
 | Lower Risk |
 | Legally protected |
 | CITES |