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Orange migrant

Orange migrant

Catopsilia scylla

A species of Migrants

Adults are approximately 60–65 millimetres (2.4–2.6 in) long. The males have white forewings edged in black, and cadmium-yellow hindwings, usually with black spots on the margins. Females are similar, but have an additional group of black spots on the forewing, which often merge to form a dark ring.

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Attributes of Orange migrant
Colors
Black
Yellow
White
Habitat
C. scylla has a wide distribution in South East Asia and Australasia. Its range stretches from Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, along the Malay Peninsula, across Java and Sumatra, and over northern Australia. It was recently discovered in Sri Lanka.
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from flowers such as lantana, buddleja, ixora
Larva Food Source
Leaves of cassia species, senna species
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Orange migrant feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Orange migrant
Catopsilia scylla has a wide distribution in South East Asia and Australasia. Its range stretches from Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, along the Malay Peninsula, across Java and Sumatra, and over northern Australia. It was recently discovered in Sri Lanka.
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Life Cycle of Orange migrant
Egg The egg stage is the orange migrant's first life cycle phase. Eggs are often laid on host plants and are small, oval, and sometimes colored to blend with the foliage.
Larva Emerging as a caterpillar, orange migrant is typically cylindrical with a voracious appetite for plant leaves, growing quickly and shedding its skin multiple times.
Pupal The orange migrant transitions to a chrysalis during the pupa stage, encapsulated and undergoing dramatic transformation. The creature is immobile, and the body is completely reorganized for the adult form.
Adult Emerging from the chrysalis, the adult orange migrant features distinctive, colorful wings and a proboscis for feeding on nectar. The body is fully developed, facilitating flight and reproduction.
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Predators of Orange migrant Larvae
Birds, reptiles, small mammals, other arthropods
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Scientific Classification of Orange migrant
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Youth Habitat of Orange migrant
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Orange migrant Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of orange migrant are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves in gardens, meadows, or vegetation near water sources. Caterpillars, residing on the same host plants, are discovered by inspecting the leaves for signs of feeding or spotting the larvae directly. To find pupae, search sheltered places near the host plants, like the underside of ledges, branches, or hidden in foliage. Adults frequent various flower-rich habitats for nectar, such as open fields, edges of forests, and gardens, fluttering at flowers or basking in the sun.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Orange migrant
The best time to find adult orange migrant is during warm, sunny days, usually from late morning to mid-afternoon, when they are most active and likely feeding or seeking mates.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Orange migrant
Dry and warm conditions are ideal to find adult orange migrant, since wet and cold weather can reduce their activity levels significantly, making them harder to locate.
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How and Where Can You Find Orange migrant at Different Life Stages
Egg Orange migrant eggs are typically deposited on host plants. To find them, inspect the leaves of known host plants for small, rounded or ovate eggs, often laid singularly or in small clusters.
Larva Caterpillars of orange migrant can be found on host plants where they feed. Look for chewed leaves and frass (caterpillar droppings) as indicators of their presence, and check both upper and lower leaf surfaces.
Pupal Pupae of orange migrant may be attached to the host plant or in leaf litter near it. To locate them, search around the base of host plants and examine branches for chrysalises camouflaged as dried leaves or twigs.
Adult Adult orange migrant can often be found in open areas such as meadows, road edges, or gardens where they visit flowers to feed on nectar. Look for them fluttering around or resting on sunlit leaves or blossoms.
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Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Asteraceae, Fabaceae
Attract Plant Feature
Color, Shape
Orange migrant actively visits flowers, particularly drawn to the bright colors and shape of Asteraceae and Fabaceae blossoms. While feeding on pollen, orange migrant inadvertently transfers it, facilitating plant reproduction. Their affinity for certain flower types aids in the cross-pollination of these plants.
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