Great Southern White Butterfly (Ascia monuste)
Great Southern White
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It’s not just a black and white world in your garden with these lively fliers. The female forms of this butterfly show shades of smoky gray in warmer temperatures. Both the male and females have a black zigzag pattern on the margins of their upper wings.
They are low, kind of lazy fliers that will migrate if the area becomes over crowded or food source becomes scarce. These butterflies are most popular in the southern coastal areas. They are a great addition to any southern butterfly garden.
Great Southern White Butterfly Life Cycle
Chrysalis
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Female
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Male
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Great Southern White Butterfly Host and Nectar Plants
Host Plants for the Great Southern White Butterfly: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants for the Great Southern White Butterfly: (What is this?)
Lantana, Tall Verbena, and more
Great Southern White Butterfly Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Whites & Sulphurs (Pieridae)
Butterfly Subfamily: White (Pierinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 1 3/4 in. to 3 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Marshes, open areas, gardens
Similar To: Cabbage White Butterfly
Great Southern White Butterfly Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
