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Viardi White Butterfly - male

Pieriballia viardi

Photo by Small Wonders
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Field Notes

Description:

The Viardi White is the only species in the genus Pieriballia, with several subspecies.

Habitat:

Mexico south to South America. Rainforests. Host Plant: Capparis (Capparis pseudocacao).

Notes:

If anyone can direct me to more information about this species, I'd greatly appreciate it :)

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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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