Pierus
Pierus is a genus of moths belonging to the family Pieridae, commonly known as white butterflies. The name Pierus is derived from the Greek mythological figure Pierus, who was a king of Thessaly. These butterflies are primarily found in the Neotropical realm, with a distribution stretching across Central and South America.
Species within the Pierus genus are characterized by their predominantly white or pale yellow wings, often
The life cycle of Pierus butterflies follows the typical holometabolous development, involving egg, larva, pupa, and