Lieinix nemesis

Lieinix nemesis, the frosted mimic-white, nemesis mimic white or falcate dismorphia, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Mexico to Peru. The habitat consists of mid-elevation cloudforests.

The wingspan is . Adults are sexually dimorphic.

The larvae probably feed on Inga species, including Inga mortoniana and Inga densiflora.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Lieinix nemesis nemesis (Ecuador)
• Lieinix nemesis nayaritensis <small>Llorente, 1984</small> (Mexico)
• Lieinix nemesis atthis <small>(Doubleday, 1842)</small> (Mexico, El Salvador)

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