False Dotted Border
Common NameFalse Dotted Border
Scientific NameMylothris rueppellii
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorswhite, yellow, black
HabitatOpen woodlands, savannas, forest edges, gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsTapinanthus, Viscum
Flight PeriodYear-round in warmer regions
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on mistletoe host plants (Loranthaceae). Larvae are green with yellow stripes and feed on the leaves, eventually pupating into green or brown chrysalides.
Identification TipsKey features include the white forewings with a black dotted border and the contrasting bright yellow hindwings with black marginal spots. The underside coloration, particularly the yellow hindwing, is also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white forewings featuring a distinct black dotted border and bright yellow hindwings marked with black spots along the margin. The underside of the forewing is white with a yellow base, and the hindwing is entirely yellow with black spots.
