Dismorphia zaela explained

Dismorphia zaela, the zaela mimic white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica to Ecuador.

The wingspan is about 54mm.^[1]

The larvae feed on Inga species, including Inga pittieri.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Dismorphia zaela zaela (Ecuador)
• Dismorphia zaela abilene (Hewitson, [1872]) (Ecuador)
• Dismorphia zaela oreas (Salvin, 1871) (Costa Rica, Panama)

Notes and References

1. http://www.sangay.eu/ficha-principale.php?lang=en&ref=83 Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)