White Migrant
Catopsilia pyranthe
Also called Common Migrant, Freckled White
The White Migrant (Catopsilia pyranthe) is a butterfly found in Australia, in the family Pieridae, the whites and yellows. This site lists one subspecies: Catopsilia pyranthe crokera. Its caterpillars are known to feed on 9 plants, including Cassia fistula, Senna alata and Cassia brewsteri. This page has 12 photos of its life cycle (final instar caterpillars, pupae and adults) by Bob Miller.
Subspecies
- Catopsilia pyranthe crokera 12 photos
Life cycle of the White Migrant
White Migrant caterpillars (final instar)
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White Migrant pupae
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White Migrant adults
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Caterpillar food plants
9 known food plants.