White Mimic-White
Common NameWhite Mimic-White
Scientific NameLeptosia medusa
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyPierinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternstriped
Primary Colorspale yellow, green, dark brown
HabitatTropical forests, forest edges, clearings
Geographic RangeSoutheast Asia (Indochina, Sundaland, Philippines)
Host PlantsCapparis, Crataeva
Flight PeriodYear-round
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are typically green, and pupae are often green or brown, attached by a silken girdle.
Identification TipsKey features include its small size, the distinctive pale greenish-yellow underside with dark striped venation, and its characteristic weak, fluttering flight close to the ground.
Description
A small, delicate butterfly with pale yellowish-green wings on the underside, featuring prominent dark brown stripes along the wing veins.
