Colotis ione, the bushveld purple tip, common purple tip, or violet tip, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in the dry parts of Africa south of the Sahara.
The wingspan is 45–52 mm.
The larva feeds on Maerua, Boscia, Capparis, Ritchiea, and Cadaba species.
Colotis ione, the bushveld purple tip, common purple tip, or violet tip, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in the dry parts of Africa south of the Sahara.
The wingspan is 45–52 mm.
The larva feeds on Maerua, Boscia, Capparis, Ritchiea, and Cadaba species.
