African Migrant Catopsilia florella
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OrderButterflies and Moths (Lepidoptera)
FamilyWhites, Yellows, and Sulphurs (Pieridae)
GenusEmigrants (Catopsilia)
This butterfly is a true traveler: a long-distance migrant that moves across continents in search of resources. Found in Africa, Arabia, and the Canary Islands, it's a pierid butterfly known for seasonal movements that once confused early naturalists. The species shows dramatic seasonal variation, especially in females, which can make identification trickyβmany early sightings in Asia were likely misidentifications of related species.
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