Catasticta nimbice | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pieridae |
Genus: | Catasticta |
Species: | C. nimbice |
Binomial name | |
Catasticta nimbice | |
Synonyms | |
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Catasticta nimbice, the pine white or Mexican dartwhite, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica north to Mexico. Rare strays can be found as far north as the Chisos Mountains of western Texas. [2]
The wingspan is 45–57 mm (1.8–2.2 in). Adults are on wing year round in Mexico. They have been recorded feeding on nectar from Fuscia , Lantana and Senecio species in Costa Rica. [2]
The larvae feed on parasitic mistletoes, including Struthanthus species [1] and Phoradendron velutinum . [2]
The following subspecies are recognized: [1]
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