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Giant White

Ganyra josepha

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Description:

Photo take in jungle path i found this tree all cover by butterfly´s at least 4 different this is a white one whit three black dot´s.

Reference Links:

http://butterfliesofamerica.com/imagehtmls/Pieridae/Ganyra_josephina_josepha_F_…

Species ID Suggestions

Giant White

Ganyra josepha

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bayucca
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Cabbage moth

Pieris rapae
Seema
1

Comments (2)
bayucca
Pieridae, Ganyra sp. Ganyra josepha. Ganyra howarthi is very similar but found more in the Western part of Mexico. Some links to compare: http://butterfliesofamerica.com/ganyra_josephina_josepha.htm http://butterfliesofamerica.com/ganyra_howarthi.htm

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Butterflies & Moths of the World
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Yucatan Peninsula Biodiversity
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PublishedMarch 16, 2012

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