Leptophobia caesia
In 3 days ~10% in a week ~30%
Leptophobia caesia, the bluish white, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. The species was first described by Hippolyte Lucas in 1852. It is found from Mexico to Ecuador. This butterfly inhabits various environments, including tropical and subtropical forests, and is often seen near rivers and streams. Leptophobia caesia is known for its delicate, pale blue to white wings, which provide effective camouflage against predators. Its presence contributes to the biodiversity of the regions it inhabits, and it plays a role in pollination, thus supporting the local ecosystems.
The larvae feed on Podandrogyne pulcherrima flowering plants. Wikipedia →
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Leptophobia caesia sighting in La Amistad International Park (Panama) on a given day, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data from 2019 to 2026. It is the 172nd most-seen of the 299 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 30%, if each day is a fresh chance.
February, May and September–November
In those months about 10% of wildlife watchers report a Leptophobia caesia in La Amistad International Park (Panama) on a given day, against under 5% in March–April, June–August and December–January, the lowest months.
Between 9 am and noon
Across all the parks we cover, that three-hour window holds the most Leptophobia caesia sightings with a recorded time, and about 6 in 10 of them come between 6 am and 6 pm: it is seen both by day and at night.
2nd of 2
Of the 2 parks where we can rate Leptophobia caesia sightings, La Amistad International Park (Panama) ranks 2nd at under 5%. The best odds are in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve (Costa Rica, about 10%).
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Leptophobia caesia is recorded against all the insects logged in La Amistad International Park (Panama) (7 verified sightings from 2019 to 2026), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.
