Mylothris similis
| Mylothris similis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pieridae |
| Genus: | Mylothris |
| Species: | M. similis |
| Binomial name | |
| Mylothris similis Lathy, 1906[1] | |
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Mylothris similis is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Rwanda.[2] The habitat consists of submontane and montane forests.
Adults are mainly found in forest clearings, but may also be found in gardens. They are attracted to flowers.
The larvae feed on Santalales species.
Subspecies
- Mylothris similis similis (Tanzania, Malawi)
- Mylothris similis dollmani Riley, 1921 (Tanzania, Zambia, Democratic Republic of Congo)
- Mylothris similis noel Talbot, 1944 (Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo: Kivu)
References
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- ↑ Mylothris, Site of Markku Savela
- ↑ Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Tribe Aporiina
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