Dismorphia lygdamis explained

Dismorphia lygdamis, the catasticta mimic or Lygdamis mimic white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The habitat consists of cloud forests.

The wingspan is about 50mm.^[1] Adults appears to be a mimic of Catasticta sinapina.^[2]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Dismorphia lygdamis lygdamis (Ecuador)
• Dismorphia lygdamis doris Baumann & Reissinger, 1969 (Peru)
• Dismorphia lygdamis beatrix Lamas, 2004 (Peru)

Notes and References

1. http://www.worldfieldguide.com/wfg-species-detail.php?taxno=17307 World Field Guide
2. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Dismorphia%20lygdamis%20doris.htm Butterflies of the Andes