| Leptophobia penthica | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pieridae |
| Genus: | Leptophobia |
| Species: | L. penthica |
| Binomial name | |
| Leptophobia penthica (Kollar, 1850)[1] |
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Leptophobia penthica, the Penthica White, is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found in Colombia, Bolivia and Venezuela.[1]
The wingspan is 44–48 mm (1.7–1.9 in).[2] Adults have black markings on the upperside. The underside of the hindwings is bright reflective silver.[3]
The following subspecies are recognised:[1]