Chalk white (Elodina parthia)

Chalk white, a reference photo — Photo: Public domain

Elodina parthia, the chalk white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found in the Australian states of New South Wales and Queensland.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Chalk white 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

Elodina walkeri
Elodina padusa
Elodina angulipennis
Elodina queenslandica
Eurema albula

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Elodina
Species: Elodina parthia

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