Grey Albatross Butterfly
Photo: C & D Frith
Australia's Wet Tropics
Rainforest Life
Grey Albatross: Appias melania This butterfly is restricted to the Wet Tropics where it can often be seen along the edge of the rainforest feeding on flowers such as those of the Lantana. This plant is a weed with brightly coloured red, pink, yellow and orange flowers that are nectar-rich and attract many of the rainforest butterflies.The Grey Albatross is a member of the family Pieridae. Others in this family include the Nysa Jezabel, Nigidius Jezabel, Union Jack and the Common Jezabel. |
