Leptophobia penthica
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Leptophobia penthica, the penthica white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Colombia, Bolivia and Venezuela.[1]
The wingspan is 44–48 mm (1.7–1.9 in).[2] Adults have black markings on the upperside. The underside of the hindwings is bright reflective silver.[3]
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Leptophobia penthica penthica (Colombia)
- Leptophobia penthica stamnata (Lucas, 1852) (Venezuela)
- Leptophobia penthica semicaesia (C. & R. Felder, 1865) (Colombia)
- Leptophobia penthica basiliola Fruhstorfer, 1908 (Bolivia)
References
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- ^ a b c Leptophobia, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)
- ^ Butterflies of the Andes