Phulia maenacte
Common NamePhulia maenacte
Scientific NamePhulia maenacte
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)35
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, cream, black
HabitatHigh Andean grasslands, puna, rocky slopes
Geographic RangeAndes of Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina
Host PlantsBrassicaceae (mustard family), Draba species
Flight PeriodNovember to April (Southern Hemisphere)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis: egg, larva (caterpillar) feeding on Brassicaceae, pupa (chrysalis), and adult butterfly.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its small size, pale yellow to cream wings, and particularly the prominent dark venation on the underside of the hindwings, which creates a striped effect. Found in high Andean regions.
Description
A small, pale yellow butterfly with distinct dark venation on the underside of its wings, giving a striped appearance. Its body is hairy and pale.
