Thriving in the warmth of Southeast Asia, these fluttering creatures ensure pollination of a variety of plants. Males establish flight routes along streams or the fringes of the forest. They are often observed gathering at stream banks and puddles, engaging in puddling behavior to sip water.
Notably, the Malayan Lime Butterfly is distinguished by its rapid and erratic flight pattern, which is not just mesmerizing but also a clever evasion tactic against birds and other predators.
Their checkered wing patterns serve as a natural shield, deterring predators with a deceptive display of beauty and resilience.
Their larval host plants, various citrus species, give them their common name and are a testament to their importance in our gardens.
The butterfly is black with large yellow markings on the upperside, forming a band running from the forewings to the hindwings. The underside is mostly yellow with black markings.
The Lime Butterfly flies rapidly, but stops occassionally to sunbathe with its wings opened flat. The caterpillar host plant is the Common Lime Bush (Citrus sp.).
Its habitats are Forest, Parks & Gardens, and urban areas'
