Appias lyncida,[3] the chocolate albatross,[4][5] is a butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the yellows and whites, which is found in south and southeast Asia.

[6] In India, the northern race of the butterfly is common, while it is local and scarce in other parts of its range.

The male is white above with chocolate-brown or black margins, and, bright lemon yellow below with chocolate-coloured markings.

The detailed descriptions are as follows:[6] The chocolate albatross is a forest butterfly and prefers rainy highlands, up to a level of 3,000 feet (910 m).

Flying strongly and swiftly close to the ground, the albatross is frequently found in jungle clearings and along stream banks.