Caesia White
Common NameCaesia White
Scientific NameLeptophobia caesia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Primary Colorsyellow, brown, white, blue
HabitatMontane forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (Costa Rica to Bolivia)
Host PlantsBrassicaceae, Tropaeolaceae
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae typically feed on plants from the Brassicaceae or Tropaeolaceae families.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow underside of the hindwings and the dark brown forewing apex adorned with distinct pale blue-white spots.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright yellow hindwings on the underside, and forewings that are yellow basally with a dark brown apex featuring pale blue-white spots.
