Dismorphia zathoe

(Dismorphia zathoe)

Description

Dismorphia zathoe, the zathoe mimic white is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Central America and northern South America. The wingspan is 22–25 mm (0.87–0.98 in). The larvae feed on Inga species, including I. densiflora and I. venusta.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Insecta
Order:Lepidoptera
Family:Pieridae
Genus:Dismorphia
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