Leptosia alcesta

Description

Leptosia alcesta, the African wood white or flip flop, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae, found in Africa. The wingspan is 30–40 mm in males and 35–42 mm in females. The adults fly year-round, peaking from March to May. The larva feed on Richea species, Capparis fascicularis, and Capparis brassii. - - -