Mylothris similis

Mylothris similis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Mylothris
Species: M. similis
Binomial name
Mylothris similis
Lathy, 1906[1]
Synonyms
  • Mylothris dollmani Riley, 1921
  • Mylothris dollmani f. flavida Riley, 1921

Mylothris similis is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and Rwanda.[2] The habitat consists of submontane and montane forests.

Adults are mainly found in forest clearings, but may also be found in gardens. They are attracted to flowers.

The larvae feed on Santalales species.

Subspecies

  • Mylothris similis similis (Tanzania, Malawi)
  • Mylothris similis dollmani Riley, 1921 (Tanzania, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo)
  • Mylothris similis noel Talbot, 1944 (Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kivu)

References

  1. ↑ Mylothris, Site of Markku Savela
  2. ↑ Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Tribe Aporiina


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