Dismorphia zaela
Dismorphia zaela, the zaela mimic white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica to Ecuador.[2]
Dismorphia zaela abilene male
Dismorphia zaela abilene female
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The wingspan is about 54 mm (2.1 in).[2]
The larvae feed on Inga species, including Inga pittieri.[1]
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]
- Dismorphia zaela zaela (Ecuador)
- Dismorphia zaela abilene (Hewitson, [1872]) (Ecuador)
- Dismorphia zaela oreas (Salvin, 1871) (Costa Rica, Panama)
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- Dismorphia, Site of Markku Savela
- Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)
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