Forest White
Common NameForest White
Scientific NameAppias epaphia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorspale green-white, black, orange
HabitatForest edges, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeSub-Saharan Africa
Host PlantsCapparaceae species, Maerua, Capparis
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical areas, seasonal elsewhere
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants, developing into green larvae and angled green or brown pupae before eclosing as adults.
Identification TipsLook for the pale greenish-white wings, the dark forewing apex with white spots, and the distinctive orange streak on the forewing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale greenish-white hindwings and forewings featuring a dark apex with white spots and a prominent orange streak on the underside near the base.
