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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">&nbsp;The common emigrant was named from its habit
of migration. It is medium sized pierid butterfly found in Asia, Cambodia and
some parts of Australia. The species has pale and dark morphs in Australia. The
form crocale has the antennae black and the form Pomona has the antennae
pinkish or red. The development of these forms has been linked to photoperiod
and temperature during growth. The eggs of the butterfly are laid on various species
of plant including several Cassias.<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;
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mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">The
Common Emigrant (Catopsilia pomona) is a medium to large butterfly, known for
its pale yellow or greenish-yellow wings, which often mimic the look of leaves,
providing excellent camouflage. The upper side of the wings is typically pale
yellow or white, with faint markings, while the underside is mottled with
shades of green, brown, or yellow, resembling dry leaves. Some individuals may
have small, dark spots on the forewings.<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:&quot;Calibri&quot;,sans-serif;
mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:
&quot;Times New Roman&quot;">The wings are broad and rounded, with a wingspan of about
50-70 mm. The forewings are somewhat pointed, and the hindwings have a smooth,
rounded edge. The body of the butterfly is slim and pale, and the antennae are
slender and dark.<o:p></o:p>

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