Tenerife Green Striped White

euchloe eversi

The Tenerife Green Striped White (Euchloe eversi) is an exquisite and rare butterfly endemic to the high-altitude volcanic landscapes of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Found primarily within the subalpine zones of Teide National Park, this specialized pierid butterfly is perfectly adapted to the harsh, wind-swept environments of Mount Teide. It is highly celebrated by entomologists for its restricted geographic range and its beautiful, intricate wing patterns that serve as camouflage against volcanic rocks and high-altitude flora. As a species reliant on specific microclimates, it emerges in synchrony with the spring blooms of its host plants. Its survival is intimately linked to the unique high-altitude ecosystem of Tenerife, making it an important indicator species for the ecological health of the island's alpine zones. Spotting one of these delicate fliers darting across the rocky scree is a true highlight for any nature enthusiast visiting the Canary Islands.

生息地: Found in high-altitude subalpine scrublands and rocky volcanic slopes, primarily within the Teide caldera on Tenerife.

外見

The Tenerife Green Striped White features a wingspan of approximately 3 to 4.5 cm. The uppersides of its wings are primarily white with a distinctive black apex marked with white spots on the forewings, and a prominent black discoidal spot. The most striking feature is found on the hindwing undersides, which display an intricate, marbled pattern of bright green and white stripes. This green-and-white coloration is composed of a mix of yellow and black scales, providing perfect camouflage against the lichen-covered rocks and subalpine vegetation of its native habitat.

界Animalia門Arthropoda綱Insecta目Lepidoptera科Pieridae属Euchloe

Tenerife Green Striped White

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

The green stripes on the underside of their wings are actually an optical illusion created by a dense mixture of black and bright yellow scales.

Their primary larval host plant, the Broom Hare's-Ear Mustard, is also endemic to the Canary Islands, making their survival deeply interconnected.

They are found almost exclusively above 1,500 meters of elevation, thriving in the extreme, dry conditions of Tenerife's volcanic zone.

特殊能力

They use dorsal basking to absorb solar radiation quickly in the cool morning air of subalpine zones before taking flight.

The complex green and white marbling on the underside of their wings mimics lichen-covered volcanic rocks, rendering them virtually invisible when resting.

Pupae can undergo prolonged diapause, delaying emergence during dry years until favorable environmental conditions return.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 2-3 cm
翼開長: 3-5 cm
体重: 0.0001-0.0003 kg
寿命: 1 年
Top Speed: 12 km/h
一度の産卵数: 30-80
抱卵期間: 5-8 日

食性と食事

Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves, flowers, and developing seed pods of endemic Brassicaceae, while adults drink nectar from various alpine wildflowers.

年齢による違い: Larvae are highly specialized herbivores feeding on host plant tissues, whereas adults are generalist nectar feeders on high-altitude flowers.

主な食物

Broom Hare's-Ear Mustard (Descurainia bourgaeana)
Teide White Broom (Spartocytisus supranubius)
Nectar of alpine flowers

採餌方法

Foraging

生態系とのつながり

host plant

Broom Hare's-Ear Mustard

Descurainia bourgaeana

The caterpillars of Euchloe eversi feed exclusively on this endemic plant, which is critical for their development.

eaten by

Tenerife Lizard

Gallotia galloti

Adult butterflies and caterpillars are preyed upon by this endemic lizard on volcanic rocks.

特徴

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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よくある質問

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteを見分けるには？

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteの長さは何ですか？

2-3 cm

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteの翼開長は何ですか？

3-5 cm

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteの体重は何ですか？

0.0001-0.0003 kg

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteの寿命は何ですか？

1 年

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteのtop Speedは何ですか？

12 km/h

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteは何を食べますか？

Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves, flowers, and developing seed pods of endemic Brassicaceae, while adults drink nectar from various alpine wildflowers.

Tenerife Green Striped Whiteは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in high-altitude subalpine scrublands and rocky volcanic slopes, primarily within the Teide caldera on Tenerife.