Colotis antevippe (Boisduval, 1836) is a animal in the Pieridae family, order Lepidoptera, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Colotis antevippe (Boisduval, 1836)
Colotis antevippe, the red tip, is a Afrotropical Pieridae butterfly with a 40–45 mm wingspan whose larvae feed on specific caper plants.
Colotis antevippe, commonly known as the red tip, is a butterfly species belonging to the Pieridae family. This species is native to the Afrotropical realm. Adult Colotis antevippe have a wingspan ranging from 40 to 45 millimeters. Adult butterflies of this species fly throughout the entire year. The larvae of Colotis antevippe feed on five plant species: Boscia albitrunca, Boscia oleoides, Capparis sepiara, Maerua cafra, and Maerua juncea.
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