Dismorphia zaela
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Dismorphia zaela, the Zaela Mimic White, is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found from Costa Rica to Ecuador.[2]
The wingspan is about 54 mm (2.1 in).[2]
The larvae feed on Inga species, including Inga pittieri.[1]
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Dismorphia zaela zaela (Ecuador)
- Dismorphia zaela abilene (Hewitson, [1872]) (Ecuador)
- Dismorphia zaela oreas (Salvin, 1871) (Costa Rica, Panama)
References
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- ^ a b c Dismorphia, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ a b Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)