Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)

This accidental stray from the deep south has been recorded in NC only a few times. They are much larger than Cabbage Whites. These photos were taken in FL and TX. Note the electric blue antennal clubs!
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Mated pair
Miami-Dade Co., FL
29 Dec 2003

Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2011

Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2011

Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2011
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2011

Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Collier Co., FL
31 Dec 2011

Great Southern White (Ascia monuste) Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
National Butterfly Center, Hidalgo Co., TX
1 May 2018
Great Southern White (Ascia monuste)
Hidalgo Co., TX
13 Oct 2004

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