Chiapas White
Common NameChiapas White
Scientific NamePereute charops
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)65
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, orange, blue
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, cloud forests, forest edges
Geographic RangeSouthern Mexico (Chiapas), Central America (Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama)
Host PlantsPhoradendron spp. (mistletoe)
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats, peaking in certain seasons
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; larvae feed on mistletoe plants (Loranthaceae family), typically Phoradendron species.
Identification TipsKey features include the distinctive black and creamy white striped pattern, the broad orange band, and the iridescent blue patch on the hindwing underside. The greenish-yellow body and white-tipped antennae are also characteristic.
Description
This medium-sized butterfly features elongated wings with a striking pattern of black and creamy white stripes. The underside of the hindwing is particularly notable for its broad orange band and a small iridescent blue patch near the anal angle.
