Tiger Mimic-White
Common NameTiger Mimic-White
Scientific NameDismorphia amphione
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyDismorphiinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorswhite, black, yellow
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeCentral America, South America (from Mexico south to Bolivia and Brazil)
Host PlantsInga species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions (multiple broods)
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and then emerge as adult butterflies.
Identification TipsDistinguish by its distinctive white and black striped pattern, often with yellow/orange, mimicking toxic Ithomiine butterflies. Its slender body and relatively weak, fluttering flight are also characteristic.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with white wings prominently marked with black stripes and spots, often featuring yellow or orange accents, giving it a tiger-like appearance.
