Colotis euippe


Colotis euippe is a butterfly of the family Pieridae that is found in the Afrotropical realm.

Description

The wingspan is 35–45 mm. The adults fly year-round.
Adults in Witsand offer reduced black markings in their summer forms, differing from specimens from other regions.

Habitat and behavior

The larvae feed on Maerua, Capparis, Cadaba, and Boscia species.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:C. e. euippe – round-winged orange tip C. e. mediata Talbot, 1939 C. e. omphale – smoky orange tip C. e. complexivus C. e. exole C. e. mirei Bernardi, 1960