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Catopsilia pomona pomona male f. hilaria
Wondering if this might be White Albatross? female, I guess, as it doesn't have the black spot on the forewing top? greenish yellow below, whiter on top, white legs, black antennae and black edging on the forewing top. About 3 - 4 inches across.
Perfectly camouflaged in the bougainvillea in the garden across from my place, I only saw this because I saw where it landed. They fly very fast, not fluttery like some butterflies, and rarely alight for long.
Link says that female does not have the black dot like the male, so this could be a female. But this individual also is much more green than the photo in the link. Any help on this ID? Thanks!
Thanks for the perfect ID Lenny! I found your suggestion on Wiki but am wondering if you had another reference where I could read about this butterfly?
Yes, and it wasn't until I saw my photos cropped that I could see those details. I am very far away on my own porch and this is across the street in another garden. Like my lens!
Spotted on Oct 23, 2014
Submitted on Oct 23, 2014
