 The
Mottled Emigrant is the rarest of the three Catopsilia species in
Singapore. Whilst the other two species, the Orange Emigrant (Catopsilia
scylla cornelia) and the Lemon Emigrant (Catopsilia pomona pomona)
are essentially urban butterflies, the Mottled Emigrant is more often found
in the fringes of the nature reserves where its host plant, Seven Golden
Candlesticks (Cassia alata) is found. However, where Cassia
alata is cultivated, it is likely that the butterfly will make its
appearance.
The wings of the Mottled Emigrant
are greenish white above and the forewing has a black apical border and
a black cell-end spot. The underside is of a darker greenish hue
and there are numerous reddish brown transverse stripes which give the
species a 'mottled' look, hence its common name. |
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