Hong Kong Butterflies 24

This Mottled Emigrant (Catopsilia pyranthe 梨花遷粉蝶) was spotted in the Shing Mun Valley Park, Tai Wo Hau, Kowloon this morning.

The Mottled Emigrant, which is medium in size, can be seen all year round in Hong Kong.

The upper wing surfaces of Mottled Emigrant are greenish white, while the lower wing surfaces are yellow with light brown wavy patterns. They are very active and are swift flyers.