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Elodina parthia 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Pieridae Genus: Elodina Species: E. parthia Binomial name Elodina parthia
(Hewitson, 1853)[1]Synonyms - Pieris parthia Hewitson, 1853
The Chalk White (Elodina parthia) is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found in New South Wales and Queensland.[2]
The wingspan is about 35 mm. The upperside of the wings is white with dark brown wingtips, while the underside is white with a yellow patch near the body.
The larvae feed on various Capparaceae species, including Capparis arborea, Capparis canescens and Capparis spinosa. They are green green with a white dorsal line and sometimes some dark red spots. Pupation takes place in a green pupa with white stripes, which is attached to a twig or leaf of the host plant.
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