Leptophobia penthica explained

Leptophobia penthica, the penthica white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Colombia, Bolivia and Venezuela.

The wingspan is 44mm48mm.^[1] Adults have black markings on the upperside.^[2]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Leptophobia penthica penthica (Colombia)
• Leptophobia penthica stamnata (Lucas, 1852) (Venezuela)
• Leptophobia penthica semicaesia (C. & R. Felder, 1865) (Colombia)
• Leptophobia penthica basiliola Fruhstorfer, 1908 (Bolivia)

Notes and References

1. http://www.sangay.eu/ficha-principale.php?lang=en&ref=41 Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)
2. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Leptophobia%20eleone.htm Butterflies of the Andes