Leptophobia helena

(Leptophobia helena)

Description

Leptophobia helena, the Helena white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. The wingspan is 38–42 mm (1.5–1.7 in).

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Pieridae

Genus:Leptophobia

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