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Pair of African veined whites When I downloaded this photo I thought I had stumbled upon a whole new species! But then I realised that it was two joined together...in matrimony! African veined white,Belenois gidica,Geotagged,South Africa,Winter,butterflies,lepidoptera,south africa Click/tap to enlarge

Pair of African veined whites

When I downloaded this photo I thought I had stumbled upon a whole new species! But then I realised that it was two joined together...in matrimony!

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Just your luck :) Posted 10 years ago

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The Belenois gidica

''Belenois gidica'', the African Veined White or Pointed Caper, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in the Afrotropic ecozone.

The wingspan is 40–55 millimetres in males and 40–53 mm in females. Flight period is year-round.

The larvae feed on ''Boscia'', ''Capparis'', and ''Maerua'' species.

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Similar species: Moths And Butterflies
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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Uploaded Aug 26, 2015. Captured Aug 26, 2015 10:20 in N2, South Africa.
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  • f/5.6
  • 1/640s
  • ISO250
  • 400mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.