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Eastern Purple Tip

Colotis hetaera

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Colotis

About

Colotis hetaera, the eastern purple tip, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, Niger, Sudan, Uganda, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Arabia, Somalia, Kenya, Tanzania and North Africa. The habitat consists of savannah, but penetrating the open parts of evergreen forests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Purple Tip?
The scientific name of Eastern Purple Tip is Colotis hetaera.
What kingdom does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the family Pieridae.
What genus does Eastern Purple Tip belong to?
Eastern Purple Tip belongs to the genus Colotis.