Leptophobia caesia
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pieridae |
| Genus: | Leptophobia |
| Species: | L. caesia
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| Leptophobia caesia | |
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Leptophobia caesia, the bluish white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador.[1][2] This butterfly inhabits various environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, and is often seen near rivers and streams. Leptophobia caesia is known for its delicate, pale blue to white wings, which provide effective camouflage against predators. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, and it plays a role in pollination, thus supporting the local ecosystems.
The larvae feed on Podandrogyne pulcherrima flowering plants.[1]
Subspecies
[edit]The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Leptophobia caesia caesia (Ecuador)
- Leptophobia caesia tenuicornis Butler & H. Druce, 1872 (Costa Rica, Panama)
- Leptophobia caesia phanokia Fruhstorfer, 1907 (Colombia)
References
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- ^ a b c d Savela, Markku (March 20, 2019). "Leptophobia caesia (Lucas, 1852)". Lepidoptera and Some Other Life Forms. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Silky Wanderer". Butterflies of the Amazon and Andes. Learn About Butterflies. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
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