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Catopsilia Pomona - Common Emigrant Butterfly Caterpillars - Animal India
A Catopsilia pomona butterfly caterpillar, commonly known as the Common Emigrant or Lemon Emigrant, is seen feeding on the green leaves of a Golden Shower (Senna fistula) seedling plant at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on October 22, 2024. After feeding, the caterpillar sits upright on the leaf veins, blending in with the leaves due to its similar green color, almost camouflaging itself. This medium-sized pierid butterfly is known for its migratory habits, and its caterpillars primarily feed on the young leaves of host plants, particularly species from the Senna genus, with the Golden Shower being a common host in India. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11694662 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Catopsilia pomona
Common Emigrant
Lemon Emigrant
butterfly
caterpillar
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green leaves
Golden Shower
Senna fistula
seedling
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
camouflage
leaf veins
migratory habits
medium-sized
pierid butterfly
host plants
young leaves
Senna genus
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
October 22
2024
upright
blending
similar green color
medium-sized butterfly
migratory species
India host plant
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