Great Southern White

Great Southern White
Photo by Jaret Daniels

Species

Species:

Ascia monuste

Family:

Pieridae

Subfamily:

Pierinae

Size

Medium

Where Found

Habitat

  • Open habitats, disturbed sites, coastal areas
  • Gardens, parks, neighborhoods

This species has been reported in these Florida counties:

Throughout Florida

Flight Period

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Description

A common butterfly especially along the coast, the Great Southern White inhabits a variety of open, sunny and disturbed sites. The adults will readily visit a variety of small-flowered species for nectar. | Photos by Jaret Daniels

UF IFAS Ext FFL