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Immaculate Wood White

Leptosia nupta

Taxonomy

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

About

Leptosia nupta, the immaculate wood white, petite wood white or immaculate spirit, is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It was described by Arthur Gardiner Butler in 1873. It is found in Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and on Madagascar. The habitat consists of wet, primary forest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Immaculate Wood White?
The scientific name of Immaculate Wood White is Leptosia nupta.
What kingdom does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
What family does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the family Pieridae.
What genus does Immaculate Wood White belong to?
Immaculate Wood White belongs to the genus Leptosia.