Global InformationDismorphia lygdamis information
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pieridae |
| Genus: | Dismorphia |
| Species: | D. lygdamis
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| Dismorphia lygdamis (Hewitson, 1869)[1]
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Dismorphia lygdamis, the catasticta mimic or Lygdamis mimic white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. The habitat consists of cloud forests.[2]
The wingspan is about 50 mm (2.0 in).[3] Adults appears to be a mimic of Catasticta sinapina.[2]
- ^ Dismorphia, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ a b Butterflies of the Andes
- ^ World Field Guide[permanent dead link]