461 observationsLeast Concern
Rüppell's Dotted Border
Mylothris rueppellii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Mylothris
About
Mylothris rueppellii, the Rüppell's dotted border or twin dotted border, is a butterfly of the Pieridae family. It is found in most of Africa, south of the Sahara. The wingspan is 48–55 millimetres (1.9–2.2 in) for males and 50–56 mm (2.0–2.2 in) for females. Adults are on wing year-round, with peaks in October and from late February to April in southern Africa. The larvae feed on various Loranthaceae species, including Loranthus, Tapinanthus oleifolius and Tapinanthus rubromarginatus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Rüppell's Dotted Border is Mylothris rueppellii.
- The Rüppell's Dotted Border has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the class Insecta.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the family Pieridae.
- Rüppell's Dotted Border belongs to the genus Mylothris.