Lieinix nemesis explained

Lieinix nemesis, the frosted mimic-white, nemesis mimic white or falcate dismorphia, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Mexico to Peru. The habitat consists of mid-elevation cloudforests.^[1]

The wingspan is 55mm65mm.^[2] Adults are sexually dimorphic.^[1]

The larvae probably feed on Inga species, including Inga mortoniana and Inga densiflora.^[1]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Lieinix nemesis nemesis (Ecuador)
• Lieinix nemesis nayaritensis Llorente, 1984 (Mexico)
• Lieinix nemesis atthis (Doubleday, 1842) (Mexico, El Salvador)

Notes and References

1. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Andes%20-%20Lieinix%20nemesis.htm Butterflies of the Amazon and Andes
2. http://www.sangay.eu/ficha-principale.php?lang=en&ref=74 Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)