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Great Southern White

Ascia monuste

Taxonomy

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

About

Ascia monuste, the great southern white or pirpinto in Argentina, is a butterfly which is the only species in the genus Ascia of the family Pieridae. In this species the sexes may differ with the female being either light or dark colored. It is found from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, and south through tropical America to Argentina. It is migratory along the southeastern coast of the United States, with strays to...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Southern White?
The scientific name of Great Southern White is Ascia monuste.
What kingdom does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the family Pieridae.
What genus does Great Southern White belong to?
Great Southern White belongs to the genus Ascia.