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Male Chocolate Albatross
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Female Chocolate Albatross
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Description
A medium sized butterfly with a wingspan of 55-75 mm. The upper side is
mostly white with black borders along the margins. It is easily
identified in the field by the bright ochreous under side hind wing and
the wide black termenal band.
More on seasonal variation
Similar species
None.
Status, distribution and habitat
An uncommon seasonal butterfly that occurs in the dry and intermediate zones in
the island. It appears during the monsoons and is
virtually absent at other times of the year. In some years it may not be seen at all.
Habits
Very similar to the habits of the Pioneer but it does not join the migratory
flights.
Early stages
The eggs are laid on young shoots or on the upper side of leaves,
usually in batches of up to10 or more. The larvae feed on members of the Capparidaceae
and are gregarious until pupation.
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