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"Belenois aurota", the pioneer or pioneer white or caper white, is a small to medium-sized butterfly of the family Pieridae, that is, the yellows and whites, which is found in South Asia and Africa. In Africa, it is also known as the brown-veined white, and is well known during summer and autumn when large numbers migrate north-east over the interior.

Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by WildFlower
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Uploaded Jul 14, 2011. Captured Dec 27, 2010 19:12.
  • NIKON D300
  • f/9
  • 1/160s
  • ISO640
  • 150mm