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It is not a good photo since the butterfly was constantly moving. First, I thought that I was photographing a female Perrhybris pamela alethina which was commonly seen in this area. Then, I noticed the differences in wing pattern. Also, only four legs are visible (may be hidden?). Is the butterfly Nymphalidae, not a Pieridae mimic?
Spotted on Oct 26, 2014
Submitted on Oct 26, 2014
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Thank you, bayucca. The closet match that I have just found is Perrhybris pamela fruhstorferi.
http://butterfliesofamerica.com/L/imageh...
I know. Front 2 legs of Nymphalidae are hard to see. I was hoping that you could identify this mystery butterfly.
Oh, I certainly will!
Pieridae have 6 legs, Nymphalidae have 6 legs as well, but only 4 are really visible as legs ;-)