This species was first described by Charles Swinhoe in 1890. It is native to southern Asia and south-western Oceania. The species is found from Bengal to Assam in India, in Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam in Indochina and on Christmas Island of Australia. Host plant of Striped Albatross is Cleome rutodosperma.

The Striped Albatross (Appias libythea) is a medium-sized butterfly known for its distinctive black and white coloration, with sexual dimorphism between males and females. Males are primarily white with a fine black border along the edges of their wings, while females have more prominent black streaks and stripes on the forewings, giving them a more patterned appearance. Both sexes have white undersides with a faint yellowish hue.

The wingspan of the Striped Albatross typically ranges from 45-60 mm. The forewings are somewhat elongated and slightly pointed, while the hindwings are rounded. The body is dark grayish-black, and the antennae are slender and dark.This butterfly is often found fluttering rapidly in open areas like gardens, scrublands, and fields across South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia. They are particularly active during the rainy season, feeding on flower nectar.