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Mylothris kiwuensis

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Mylothris kiwuensis is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and possibly Kenya.[2] The habitat consists of primary forests.

The larvae feed on Santalales species.

Subspecies

  • M. k. kiwuensis (Rwanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Kivu)
  • M. k. rhodopoides Talbot, 1944 (eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Uganda, north-western Tanzania, possibly Kenya)
  • M. k. katera Berger, 1979 (western and southern Uganda)
  • M. k. marielouisae Berger, 1979 (Democratic Republic of the Congo)

References

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  1. ^ Mylothris, Site of Markku Savela
  2. ^ "Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Tribe Aporiina". Archived from the original on 2014-08-19. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
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Mylothris kiwuensis: Brief Summary

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Mylothris kiwuensis is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania and possibly Kenya. The habitat consists of primary forests.

The larvae feed on Santalales species.

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