Bug FAQAfrican Veined White
Pseudanaphaeis gidica · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pieridae
Also called: Pointed Caper White, Pointed Caper
The African veined white is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. Adults have a wingspan of about 40 to 55 mm in males and 40 to 53 mm in females. It lives throughout the Afrotropical realm and can be seen flying all year round.
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How to recognize it
Belenois gidica, also called the African veined white or pointed caper, belongs to the butterfly family Pieridae.
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Size
Males have a wingspan of 40 to 55 mm, while females range from 40 to 53 mm.
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Where it lives
It is found in the Afrotropical realm.
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What it eats
The larvae feed on plants in the Boscia, Capparis and Maerua genera.
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Life cycle
Adults are on the wing throughout the year.
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When you see it
Their flight period is year-round.
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Where it comes from
Its native range is the Afrotropical realm.
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Questions people ask
What do the caterpillars eat?
Caterpillars feed on Boscia, Capparis and Maerua species.
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When can I see these butterflies?
They can be seen flying at any time of year because their flight period is year-round.
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Same family (Pieridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belenois_gidica
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