Appias (Catophaga) galene (C. & R. Felder, 1865)


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.


50 - 60 mm
Lesser Albatross
Sri Lanka Albatross

Primary host-plants

FamilyLatin nameVernacular name
PutranjivaceaeDrypetes gardneri
Drypetes sepiaria

Synonyms and other combinations

Appias paulina galeneC. & R. Felder, 1865
Distribution
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