- Leptophobia aripa
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Leptophobia aripa Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Insecta Order: Lepidoptera Family: Pieridae Genus: Leptophobia Species: L. aripa Binomial name Leptophobia aripa
(Boisduval, 1836)[1]Synonyms - Pieris aripa Boisduval, 1836
- Daptonura limbata Kirby, 1887
- Leptophobia aripa elodia f. deserta Fruhstorfer, 1908
- Pieris elodia Boisduval, 1836
- Pieris pylotis f. impunctata Breyer, 1939
Leptophobia aripa, the Common Green-eyed White or Mountain White[2], is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America and South America, but strays may be found as far north as southern Texas.[3]
It is a multivoltine species with overlapping generations.[4] Adults feed on flower nectar of various species, including Emilia sonchifolia, Lantana camara and Bidens pilosa.[5]
The larvae feed on Brassicaceae species, including Brassica oleracea.[4] Other records include Nasturtium officinale, Tovaria pendula and Tropaeolum moritzianum.[5]
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Leptophobia aripa aripa (Venezuela, Ecuador)
- Leptophobia aripa balidia (Boisduval, 1836) (Brazil)
- Leptophobia aripa elodia (Boisduval, 1836) (Mexico, Bolivia, Ecuador)
- Leptophobia aripa elodina (Röber, 1908) (Bolivia, Argentina)
References
- ^ a b Leptophobia, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Butterflies and Moths of North America
- ^ Leptophobia aripa, Bug Guide
- ^ a b Host Selection Behavior of Leptophobia aripa (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)
- ^ a b Species of Costa Rica
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