Bug FAQZebra White
Pinacopteryx eriphia · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pieridae
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It belongs to the single-species genus Pinacopteryx, which is found in Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Size
Males have a wingspan of 40 to 55 mm, while females measure 42 to 47 mm across.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it lives
The zebra white occurs in African habitats.
Source: Wikipedia
Life cycle
Adults can be seen flying throughout the year.
Source: Wikipedia
When you see it
Its flight period is year-round.
Source: Wikipedia
Where it comes from
Its native range is Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
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Questions people ask
How big is the zebra white butterfly?
Males have a wingspan of 40 to 55 mm and females 42 to 47 mm.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Pieridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinacopteryx
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Text written 2026-10-23 from the sources above and checked sentence by sentence against them. Data fetched 2026-10-23.