Wednesday 14 February 2018

25-11-2016 NYAUNG OAK MONASTERY, MYANMAR - COMMON WANDERER BUTTERFLY (Pareronia hippia)


Pareronia hippia, the common wanderer[1] or Indian wanderer,[2] is a medium-sized butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the yellows and whites. It is found in India. Some authors consider this as a subspecies of Pareronia valeria.


Wings pale blue with wide black margin and black venation that can be quite wide. Thorax and abdomen pale blue with a distinct black streak running longitudinally. Underside of the wings pale blue or pale brown, with black-brown venation that may fade close to the edges.

Scientific Name : Pareronia hippia
Family : Pieridae
Order : Lepidoptera
Class : Insecta
Phylum : Arthropoda
Habitat : All types of wildlife habitat.

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