About Colotis auxo (Lucas, 1852)
Colotis auxo, commonly known as the yellow orange tip or sulphur orange tip, is a butterfly species belonging to the family Pieridae. It was first formally described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852. This species is native to southern Africa, and its scientific epithet is named after the Keiskamma River. The wingspan of adult Colotis auxo ranges from 35 to 40 millimeters. Adult butterflies of this species are active and fly throughout the entire year. The larvae of Colotis auxo feed on plants from the Cadaba genus, specifically Cadaba termitario and Cadaba natalensis, as well as on plants from the Salvadora genus.
