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''Mylothris kilimensis'' is a butterfly in the Pieridae family. It is found in Kenya and Tanzania.〔(Afrotropical Butterflies: File D – Pierini - Tribe Aporiina )〕 The habitat consists of submontane and montane forests. The length of the forewings is 22–27 mm for males and 22.5-27.8 mm for females. There is a large pale yellow basal area on the upperside of the forewings in both sexes. The hindwings with have a pale yellow basal area. The underside often has rays of greenish-yellow suffusion, particularly in females. The underside of the forewings has a basal pale yellow patch. Adults have a weak and floating flight. They fly around trees and shrubs. The larvae feed on ''Santalales'' species. ==Subspecies== *''Mylothris kilimensis kilimensis'' (southern Kenya, north-eastern Tanzania) *''Mylothris kilimensis rondonis'' Kielland, 1990 (eastern Tanzania to the Rondo Plateau) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Mylothris kilimensis」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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