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Regal purple tip

Regal purple tip

Colotis regina

A species of Orange tips, Also known as Queen purple tip

Colotis regina, the queen purple tip, regal purple tip, or large violet tip, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in the Afrotropical realm. The wingspan is 45–62 mm. The adults fly year-round. The larvae feed on Boscia and Capparis species.

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Attributes of Regal purple tip
Colors
Brown
White
Purple
Habitat
field
Adult Food Sources
Asteraceae flowers, fabaceae flowers, lamiaceae flowers, acanthaceae flowers, apocynaceae flowers
Larva Food Source
Capparis sepiaria, capparis tomentosa, capparis zeylanica, maerua angolensis, maerua crassifolia
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of Regal purple tip
Not threatened
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Predators of Regal purple tip Larvae
Ants, wasps, birds, rodents
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Predators of Adult Regal purple tip
Birds, spiders, predaceous insects, small mammals
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Interesting Facts About Regal purple tip
Regal purple tip can see a range of ultraviolet colors invisible to humans, aiding in the identification of nectar-rich flowers and potential mates.
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Scientific Classification of Regal purple tip
Tips for Finding Regal purple tip
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How Can You Attract Regal purple tip
For adult regal purple tip, sweet substances like overripe fruit or sugary solutions can be used as lures. Caterpillar stages might be attracted to host plant leaves they usually feed on.
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Habitat Preferences of Regal purple tip Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of regal purple tip are typically laid on host plants, so searching for these would involve inspecting the leaves of preferred species, often found in arid or semi-arid regions. The caterpillars, once hatched, are also plant-dwellers, feeding on the foliage and growing in a habitat similar to where their eggs were deposited. To find the pupae, one would look closely around the host plants, as they tend to pupate on or near them in sheltered areas such as underneath leaves or in crevices. Adult regal purple tip, being butterflies, frequent flowering plants in search of nectar and are often seen fluttering in open, sunny locations within the same regions where their larval stages are found.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Regal purple tip
The best time to find adult regal purple tip is usually on warm, sunny days when they are most active, typically from late morning to early afternoon. For finding eggs or caterpillars, any time is suitable as long as one can recognize the host plants during its growth season.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Regal purple tip
Adult regal purple tip prefer warm and dry weather, which facilitates their flight and nectar-feeding patterns. Overcast and rainy conditions are not ideal for finding adult regal purple tip.
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How and Where Can You Find Regal purple tip at Different Life Stages
Egg Eggs of regal purple tip are deposited on the underside of host plant leaves. To locate them, inspect the designated host plants and carefully check for tiny, typically spherical or ovular eggs.
Larva Regal purple tip larvae can be found on or near their host plants. Look for signs of feeding such as bite marks on leaves, and check both sides of leaves and stems for the presence of caterpillars.
Pupal Regal purple tip chrysalises might be attached to plant stems or concealed under leaves near the host plants. They can be found by searching areas close to the larval feeding sites.
Adult Adult regal purple tip are often found in flower-rich fields and meadows, where they feed on nectar. Locate them by walking slowly through these areas, paying attention to flowers favored by butterflies.
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Beneficial Effects of Regal purple tip
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Pollinator
Pollinator
Prefer Plant Type
Cabbage
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
Regal purple tip pollinates as it feeds on pollen for nourishment. Notably, it shows a predilection for cabbage flowers, presumably attracted by their unique color and smell. This delicate interplay showcases regal purple tip's role in the ecosystem as an efficient pollinator.
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