Colotis protomedia explained

Colotis protomedia, the yellow splendour tip, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in north-eastern Nigeria, northern Cameroon, Chad, southern Sudan, northern Uganda, Ethiopia, Somaliland,[1] south-western Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.[2] The habitat consists of dry savannah.

Adults have a fast flight. They are attracted to flowers, especially those of Maerua species.

The larvae feed on Maerua species.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PIERIDAE: Colotis protomedia (Klug, 1829): Yellow splendour.
  2. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Colotis group . 2012-05-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303232703/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/pieridae_colotis.doc . 2016-03-03 . dead .