Crisia Mimic-White
Common NameCrisia Mimic-White
Scientific NameDismorphia crisia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyDismorphiinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorswhite, pale blue, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Brazil and Argentina)
Host PlantsInga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical habitats
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. Larvae feed specifically on *Inga* species.
Identification TipsKey features include its pale, often translucent wings with strong black venation, and small yellow markings at the wing bases. Its flight is typically weak and fluttering, often staying close to the understory.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with translucent white or pale blue wings, prominent black veins, and small yellow spots near the wing bases. Its body is slender and greyish.
