Euchloe crameri

(Euchloe crameri)

Description

Euchloe crameri, the western dappled white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. Its range is mainly western southern Europe, being usually found in Portugal, Spain, France and North Africa but it has been seen as far east as Italy. The wingspan is 40–48 mm. The butterfly flies from February to August depending on the location. The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species.

Taxonomic tree:

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