- GBIF observations
- 577 GBIF
- iNaturalist observations
- 381 iNaturalist
Taxonomic rank
Species
Description
Leptophobia caesia, the bluish white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador. This butterfly inhabits various environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, and is often seen near rivers and streams. Leptophobia caesia is known for its delicate, pale blue to white wings, which provide effective camouflage against predators. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, and it plays a role in pollination, thus supporting the local ecosystems.
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Status
- COL status
- accepted
- Nomenclatural code
- zoological
- Extinct
- FALSE
Specimens in the collection
Legacy synonyms
leptophobia caesia
leptosia caesia caesia lucas 1852
Non-butterfly
Off
Hybrid
Larval host plants GloBI
Observed associations from aggregated sources — unranked.