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African caper

Scientific Name: Capparis tomentosa

Family: Capparaceae

Category: Dicot

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African Caper White Butterfly (Belenois aurota)

The African Caper White, also known as the Pioneer White or Brown-veined White Butterfly, is a captivating butterfly species recognized for its presence in Africa and South Asia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Belenois aurota
  • Common Names: African Caper White, Pioneer White, Brown-veined White Butterfly
  • Genus: Belenois (Caper Whites)
  • Family: Pieridae (Yellows and Whites or White and Sulfur Family)
  • Subfamily: Pierinae
  • Alternative Scientific Name: Belenois creona severina

Distribution and Habitat

  • Primarily found in Africa and South Asia.
  • Prefers savanna bush country as its habitat.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Small to medium-sized butterfly.

Ecological Role

  • Known for mass movements.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Observed visiting red flowers in gardens.

Further Information

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belenois_aurota
  • USDA PLANTS database (for Capparis tomentosa - African caper)