Colotis ione

Purple Tip or Violet Tip

Basic Information

General information

Family: Pieridae
Sub Family: Pierinae
Estimated Lifespan 14 Days

Garden Specific Information

This butterfly has never been flown at Reiman Gardens.

Species Range:

  • Africa

Host plants:

  • Maerua racemulosa
  • Boscia
  • Capparis
  • Cadaha
  • Ritchiea