Lemon Migrant

As the name suggests this butterfly is migratory. The butterfly can differ in colouring ranging from light lime green to cream to yellow/white. Antennae may be pink or black. The wings of the female are pale yellow with black edges and spots.

Scientific Name

Catopsilia pomona

Feeds On

Golden Shower Tree (Cassia fistula) or Leichhardt Bean Tree (Cassia brewsterii)

Usual Location

Eastern Australia

Best Viewing

Throughout the year

Wing Span

6cm

Caterpillar

The caterpillar is green with a cream and black dorsal stripe. The caterpillar has a pale green head with black dots.

Chrysalis

The pupa is also hard to see as it closely resembles a leaf. It is green with a pointed head, and often attached upright to a stem of the host plant by cremaster and girdle.