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Catopsilia pyranthe. (40)
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![Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1538 W: 269 N: 3370]](http://i1.treknature.com/misc/g-g-g.gif) (9375) | Catopsilia pyranthe.
The Mottled Emigrant.
Catopsilia pyranthe (Latreille 1758)
Genus: Catopsilia
Family: Pieridae
Order: Lepidoptera
Class: Insecta
Wingspan: 70 - 90 mm.
The Mottled Emigrant, Catopsilia pyranthe, is a medium sized butterfly of the family of Pieridae (Whites), living in South and Southeast Asia and parts of Australia. An established migrant in India, the butterfly can be met in the subtropical and tropical parts of the Indian subcontinent throughout the year, rather common from July to September, common during October to March. Less common in the hot and dry months from April to June, higher frequency is promoted by the monsoon again.
A powerful, restless and very determined flyer that is able to take large distances, the butterfly can also be found peacefully sucking nectar from blossoms in any kind of open space in India, even in the parks of the big city of New Delhi - in the few tiny greens of densely populated quarters as well as in a spacious and very tidy park like the one the picture was taken:
Raj Ghat.
So we don't have to run after this pretty butterfly.
Let us invite it to dinner, instead.
Life history and host plants:
The host plants of the species include Cassia species such as C. fistula, C. javanica, C. garrettiana, C. bakeriana, C. auriculata, Senna alata, Crotolaria spp., Ormocarpum cochinchinense, Sesbania spp. and Colocasia.
The development period from egg to adult is 22 to 29 days, allowing up to 11-12 generations a year.
The camera:
SONY DSC-H5, 3072 x 2304 pixel, sRGB, 17mm, F/5.6, 1/1000 sec., ISO-125; no tripod, no flash; 24.10.2006, 12:58 local time.
Postwork:
Photoshop Elements, cropped, downsized to the web, selectively sharpened, noise removal on BG, burntool on white flowers, brightness, contrast and saturation slightly adjusted.
Reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catopsilia_pyranthe
http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/feb102004/457.pdf
Thank you for looking.
Have a very good weekend. |
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peter_stoeckl
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Raj Ghat, the location.
Edited by:peter_stoeckl
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Raj Ghat,
a marvellous park next to the centre of New Delhi near to Yamuna River, kept in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, the great Indian leader who brought independence to the nation.
The sight of beautiful people, flowers, and butterflies is included when you visit this holy place to the nation of India.
Another view of the location. |
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