About Colotis subfasciatus (Swainson, 1833)
Colotis subfasciatus, commonly called the lemon tip or lemon traveller, is a butterfly species belonging to the Pieridae family. It is native to the Afrotropical realm. Its natural habitat includes savannah and Brachystegia woodland. The wingspan of this species ranges from 45 mm to 52 mm for males, and from 48 mm to 55 mm for females. This species has distinct seasonal forms. Adult butterflies fly year-round in warm regions, with their flight season peaking between March and June. The larvae of Colotis subfasciatus feed on Boscia albitrunca.
