Leptophobia penthica

Leptophobia penthica
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Leptophobia
Species: L. penthica
Binomial name
Leptophobia penthica
(Kollar, 1850)[1]
Synonyms
  • Leptalis penthica Kollar, 1850
  • Pieris euthemia C. Felder & R. Felder, 1861
  • Leptophobia euthemia

Leptophobia penthica, the Penthica White, is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. 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]

References

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