Lieinix nemesis | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Lepidoptera |
Family: | Pieridae |
Genus: | Lieinix |
Species: | L. nemesis |
Binomial name | |
Lieinix nemesis | |
Synonyms | |
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Lieinix nemesis, the frosted mimic-white, nemesis mimic white or falcate dismorphia, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Mexico to Peru. The habitat consists of mid-elevation cloudforests. [2]
The wingspan is 55–65 mm (2.2–2.6 in). [3] Adults are sexually dimorphic. [2]
The larvae probably feed on Inga species, including Inga mortoniana and Inga densiflora . [1] [2]
The following subspecies are recognised: [1]
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