Mylothris kilimensis explained

Mylothris kilimensis is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.^[1] The habitat consists of submontane and montane forests.

The length of the forewings is 22–27 mm for males and 22.5-27.8 mm for females.

The larvae feed on Santalales species.

Subspecies

• Mylothris kilimensis kilimensis (southern Kenya, north-eastern Tanzania)
• Mylothris kilimensis rondonis Kielland, 1990 (eastern Tanzania to the Rondo Plateau)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Tribe Aporiina . 2012-04-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140819102931/http://atbutterflies.com/downloads/pieridae_anthocharidini.doc . 2014-08-19 . dead .