Ascia limona

Family

Pieridae

Genus

Ascia

Specie

limona

Forewing Length

male 35-42 mm / female 45-47 mm

Range

Mexico to Colombia.

Host Plant

Caparidaceae.

Pupa Stage

Approximately 6-7 days.

Pupa Description

Pale white with brown stains.

Adults Description

This rare species is distinguished from other congeners by having a very faint black dot in the forewing cell, forewing apex always has some black, and the female looks like a very large.

Habits Description

NA