Family: Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae) Subfamily: Mimic-Whites (Dismorphiinae )
Identification: Small; forewing smaller than hindwing. Upperside of male yellow; female pale yellow to white with black at apex and outer margin. Wing span: 7/8 - 1 1/8 inches (2.2 - 3 cm)
Life history: not documented
Habitat: Low- to mid-elevation tropical forests, coffee plantations.
Caterpillar hosts: Probably in pea family (Fabaceae)
Adult food: Flower nectar and bird droppings in forest understory
Range: Tropical Mexico; rare stray (only 2 records) to Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. 50009
