La Touche's White
Common NameLa Touche's White
Scientific NamePieris latouchei
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, white, black
HabitatMountainous regions, forest edges, open woodlands
Geographic RangeTaiwan
Host PlantsBrassicaceae (cabbage family) species
Flight PeriodMultiple broods, typically spring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate, and emerge as adults.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale yellow to white wings with strong black venation, particularly noticeable on the underside of the hindwings, which helps differentiate it from other Pieris species in its endemic range.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale yellow to creamy white wings, distinctly marked with prominent black veins, especially on the underside of the hindwings. The body is hairy and pale.
