Leptophobia caesia

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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Leptophobia
Species:
L. caesia
Binomial name
Leptophobia caesia
(H. Lucas, 1852) [1]
Synonyms
  • Pieris caesiaH. Lucas, 1852
  • Leptophobia caesia f. pasargaFruhstorfer, 1907
  • Leptophobia tenuicornisButler & H. Druce, 1872

Leptophobia caesia, the bluish white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador. [1] [2] This butterfly inhabits various environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, and is often seen near rivers and streams. Leptophobia caesia is known for its delicate, pale blue to white wings, which provide effective camouflage against predators. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, and it plays a role in pollination, thus supporting the local ecosystems.

The larvae feed on Podandrogyne pulcherrima flowering plants. [1]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised: [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Savela, Markku (March 20, 2019). "Leptophobia caesia (Lucas, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
  2. ↑ "Silky Wanderer". Butterflies of the Amazon and Andes. Learn About Butterflies. Retrieved January 9, 2020.


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