Eastern Dotted Border
Mylothris agathina
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
Eastern Dotted Border.
Mylothris agathina
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Pieridae
Size
Documented South African specimens are about 55–60 mm in wingspan.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding eastern dotted border in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
Savanna and forest, extending into fynbos in the southern Western Cape; also occurs in suburban gardens and parks.
Diet
Larvae use parasitic or hemiparasitic host plants including Loranthaceae and Santalaceae, with published hosts including Tapinanthus and Osyris; Ximenia has also been recorded. Adults frequently nectar at flowers.
Behaviour
When to look
Adults fly throughout the year in suitable parts of the range.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.