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| Species: | P. cheiranthi
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| Pieris cheiranthi (Hübner, 1808)
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Pieris cheiranthi is a species of butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is endemic to the Canary Islands (Spain).
- Its natural habitat is temperate forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
- The wingspan is 57-66 mm. The butterfly flies from March to October.
- The larvae feed on Tropaeolum majus (nasturtiums) and Crambe strigosa.
See also
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Source
- Van Swaay, C.A.M. & Warren, M.S. 2000. Pieris cheiranthi. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 31 July 2007.
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