Patia orise explained

Patia orise is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica to Brazil and the Guyanas.

Description

It is very similar to Thyridia psidii and Methona confusa, especially in the female.

The wingspan is about 80mm.^[1]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Patia orise orise (French Guiana)
• Patia orise denigrata (Rosenberg & Talbot, 1914) (Peru, Colombia)

Notes and References

1. http://www.sangay.eu/ficha-principale.php?ref=1469&lang=en Parque Nacional Sangay (Ecuador)