In Peru, it is spring, so it is very common to find many butterflies and bees in the gardens. Today, while walking with my daughter, we passed by a garden where there were dozens of white butterflies, flying very fast around the garden. We stood there for about 20 minutes, just in the wind and trying to take some photos. I tried to record videos but failed in the attempt, they are really fast. I was curious to know what species of butterfly it was, so I consulted the Internet God and this is what I got:
Ascia monuste suasa
Family: Pieridae Subfamily: Pierinae Identification: Upper surface of male forewing white with black zigzag pattern on outer margin. Dry season female form resembles male with heavier black zigzag pattern and a small black spot in the wing cell. Wet-season female is darkened with black scales above and below. Wing Span: 2 1/2 - 3 3/8 inches (6.3 - 8.6 cm). Life History: Males patrol for females. Eggs are laid on the upper surface of host plant leaves in groups of about 20. Flight: All year in South Texas, peninsular Florida, and along the Gulf Coast. Caterpillar Hosts: Mustard family (Brassicaceae) plants including beach cabbage (Cakile maritima), cultivated cabbage and radish, peppergrass (Lepidium species); and plants in the caper family (Capparidaceae) including nasturtium. Adult Food: Nectar from many species of flowers including saltwort, lantana, and verbena. Habitat: Salt marshes, coastal dunes, open fields, and gardens. Range: Resident of south Atlantic and Gulf coasts south through tropical America. Migratory along the Southeastern coast. Strays to Maryland, Kansas, and Colorado. https://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Ascia-monuste