Great Southern White
Photo by Jaret Daniels
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Species
Species:
Ascia monuste
Family:
PieridaeSubfamily:
PierinaeSize
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