This used to be a common roadside butterfly where its foodplant Cassia is common but widespread use of herbicides on open wastelands as well as roadsides and public parks has greatly contributed to its decline in recent years. It is however, unlikely to be encountered in forested areas. The males have the upper forewings white contrasting with its yellow hindwing uppers. Its undersides are completely bright yellow, slightly lighter lemon yellow in the females.
06 Dec 2014 @ 10:06
Habitat indicator
RSP
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WV
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PG
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VF
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FTR
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SC
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LWDF
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LWPF
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LMEF
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UMN
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MN
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x
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x
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Frequency observation chart: (S marks the usual occurences, H marks an unusually high occurence, F for first record)
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A female nectaring. 30 Jan 2014 @ 10:45.
Above photos of a male on a sugar cane leaf. 30 Jan 2014 @ 11:00.
01 Feb 2014 @ 10:13
A female visiting flowers: 7 September 2014 @ 11:34
a male visiting lantana bush: 05 Dec 2014 @ 10:36
A male - 06 Dec 2014 @ 10:27
Above 2 photos 22 Dec 2014 @ 12:55
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10:52
14:18
14:19
Above photos 05 Dec 2014* * * * *
Above 3 photos 05 Dec 2014 @ 10;46 - a female was seen depositing eggs on the Sicklepod plant, Senna obtusifolia, a common roadside plant
Caterpillar: 21 Dec 2014@ 18:12
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