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| Species: | D. lygdamis |
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Dismorphia lygdamis, the catasticta mimic or Lygdamis mimic white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The habitat consists of cloud forests. [2]
The wingspan is about 50 mm (2.0 in). [3] Adults appears to be a mimic of Catasticta sinapina . [2]
The following subspecies are recognised: [1]
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