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Ascia monuste Butterflies of this species were involved in a spectacular and massive migration in northern Venezuela in 2020, in numbers that had not been seen in previous migrations since 2010. One of them is seen here recharging energy from flowers of Emilia sonchifolia (Asteraceae). Ascia monuste,Geotagged,Great Southern White,Summer,Venezuela Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Ascia monuste

Butterflies of this species were involved in a spectacular and massive migration in northern Venezuela in 2020, in numbers that had not been seen in previous migrations since 2010. One of them is seen here recharging energy from flowers of Emilia sonchifolia (Asteraceae).

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The Great Southern White

The Great Southern White is the only species of butterfly of the genus "Ascia" of the Pieridae family. In this species the sexes may differ with the female being either light or dark colored. It is found from the Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the United States, south through tropical America to Argentina. Migratory along the south-eastern coast of the United States, with strays to Maryland, Kansas, and Colorado.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Sergio112358
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By Sergio112358

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Uploaded Jun 8, 2023. Captured Aug 23, 2020 11:31 in C4JX+893, Caracas 1083, Miranda, Venezuela.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XS
  • f/7.1
  • 1/395s
  • ISO320
  • 300mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.