traverse it are longer; the black discal spots in interspaces 5 and 6 are absent. Hindwing: similar to that of the male, but the yellowish-white lanceolate spots narrower and smaller. Antennae, head, thorax and abdomen as in the male. In both sexes the antennae are not generally typical, the club abrupt, shorter, and broader. Wingspan: 53–60 mm. Range Within India, it occurs in the north-western Himalayas above from Chitral to Mussoorie. It also occurs in the higher mountains of Europe, in Asia from the Altai to the Himalayas, and in China. (Bingham, 1907) Habitat It lives at high altitude in alpine meadows, above the tree line. See also List of butterflies of India List of butterflies of India (Pieridae) References callidice Butterflies of Asia Butterflies of Europe Butterflies of Indochina