{"id":5814,"date":"2026-09-25T16:02:40","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.artefactumgallery.com\/catalog\/colotis-annae-south-africa\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T07:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T04:57:08","slug":"colotis-annae-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/artefactumgallery.com\/en-hk\/catalog\/colotis-annae-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Colotis annae, South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Rarity and Value<\/strong><br \/><em>Colotis annae<\/em> is a distinctive butterfly species of the family Pieridae native to southern regions of Africa, including South Africa. The species is particularly recognised for its bright white to cream wing colouration combined with contrasting orange, pink, and dark marginal markings that create highly visible flight patterns in open habitats. The delicate arrangement of wing scales and the subtle variation in colouration between sexes make this butterfly notable among African pierids. Because of its localised distribution, seasonal population fluctuations, and fragile wing structure, well-preserved specimens are relatively uncommon and highly valued by collectors and researchers studying butterfly ecology, mimicry, and evolutionary adaptation in arid and semi-arid ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Discovery<\/strong><br \/><em>Colotis annae<\/em> inhabits savannas, dry grasslands, and open woodland regions where adults are commonly observed flying rapidly in sunny conditions close to flowering vegetation. The species is diurnal and strongly associated with host plants of the family Capparaceae, on which larvae feed during development. Like other butterflies, it undergoes complete metamorphosis through egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult stages. Scientific interest in <em>Colotis annae<\/em> has focused on its adaptive colouration, seasonal behaviour, and ecological specialisation within African habitats. Researchers and collectors typically locate this species by observing its active daytime flight patterns and nectar-feeding behaviour across South African landscapes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preservation<\/strong><br \/>This <em>Colotis annae<\/em> specimen has been expertly preserved to maintain the butterfly\u2019s delicate anatomical structures and natural colouration in exceptional condition. The preservation process stabilises the wing membranes, microscopic scales, segmented antennae, and body morphology while protecting them from environmental deterioration. Particular attention has been given to preserving the symmetrical wing posture and the characteristic marginal colouration that defines the species. The preserved display serves both scientific and educational purposes, allowing detailed examination of the structural adaptations and biological complexity of one of South Africa\u2019s distinctive pierid butterflies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rarity and ValueColotis annae is a distinctive butterfly species of the family Pieridae native to southern regions of Africa, including South Africa. The species is particularly recognised for its bright white to cream wing colouration combined with contrasting orange, pink, and dark marginal markings that create highly visible flight patterns in open habitats. 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