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Monday, 30 June 2025

22-4-2018 OKAVANGO DELTA, BOTSWANA - QUEEN PURPLE TIP BUTTERFLY (Colotis regina)


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.

These butterflies are noted much rarely than other Colotis species, but recorded regularly in February and March.

The larvae feed on Boscia and Capparis species.