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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Pieridae |
| Genus: | Catasticta |
| Species: | C. nimbice |
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| Catasticta nimbice (Boisduval, 1836) | |
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Catasticta nimbice, the pine white or Mexican dartwhite, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Costa Rica north to Mexico. Rare strays can be found as far north as the Chisos Mountains of western Texas.
The wingspan is 45–57 mm (1.8–2.2 in). Adults are on wing year round in Mexico. They have been recorded feeding on nectar from Fuscia, Lantana and Senecio species in Costa Rica.
The larvae feed on parasitic mistletoes, including Struthanthus species and Phoradendron velutinum.
Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognized:
- Catasticta nimbice nimbice (Mexico)
- Catasticta nimbice ochracea (Bates, 1864) (Guatemala)
- Catasticta nimbice bryson Godman & Salvin, (Costa Rica, Panama)
- Catasticta nimbice ligata Eitschberger & Racheli, 1998 (Panama)
References
- ^ Catasticta, Site of Markku Savela
- ^ Butterflies and Moths of North America
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