The butterfly known as Pseudanaphaeis gidica is commonly called the African Veined White or Pointed Caper. It belongs to the family Pieridae, specifically the Belenois genus, a group of butterflies known as caper whites. This butterfly is found in the Afrotropical realm, and its flight period is year-round.
Wingspan: Males measure 40-55 mm, while females are 40-53 mm.
Appearance: It has a beautiful white appearance above, with a black posterior margin and white dots. The underside of the hindwings is also white with black margins and white spots.
Distribution: Primarily found in the Afrotropical region.
The species Pseudanaphaeis gidica includes various subspecies and variates, such as abyssinica, which can be found in specific regions like Shungi Mbili Island.
Variates like tschadica, sulphurea, albata, and arida have also been documented, often associated with specific locations in Cameroon and Burkina Faso.
