African Albatross
Appias epaphia
9.60004, 7.99997
Field Notes
Description:
The Diverse White or African Albatross, Appias epaphia, is a butterfly of the Pieridae family. It is found in Africa, south of the Sahara.
The wingspan is 40–50 millimetres (1.6–2.0 in). Adults are on wing year round, but mainly from March to May in southern Africa.
The larvae feed on Capparis species (including Capparis sepiaria), Maerua racemulosa and Boscia albitrunca.
Habitat:
The habitat consists of forests and heavy woodland.
Notes:
In the garden
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PublishedJuly 26, 2013
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