An endemic butterfly from the Pieridae family. Concaved outer margin of the fore wing, and more curved anal angle than the Common Albatross. Do migratory flights as groups within the country.  

Snow white underside with occasional obscure markings. Male with shiny orange – red on the upper side. Female with thick black marginal bands with white area on the upper sides.  

It is found in all elevations in open areas of Sri Lanka, throughout the year. It is commonest places with overgrown vegetation.  

Found throughout the country. Sub marginal rows consist of streaks on both wings. Paired lines on fore wing are almost straight and continuous.  Never settle with open wing even for basking. Tiny tails and tornal spots act as a false head to protect from the predators.  

It is very easily distinguishable from its similar species simply because it is the smallest. The upper surface on the underside hind wing, the central band is more separated from the outer band than in any other species. The upper side of the fore wing has bands which are reddish orange.  

The Chocolate Pansy is a butterfly found in Sri Lanka. Individuals maintain a territory and are usually found close to the ground level and often bask in the sun.