False Dotted Border

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Belenois thysa

False Dotted Border, a reference photo
Photo: Adalbert Seitz 1910 author of plates unknown · Public domain

Belenois thysa, the false dotted border, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in Africa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of False Dotted Border being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Lepidoptera
Family
Pieridae
Species
Belenois thysa

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