Belenois gidica

The African Veined White is a commonly encountered butterfly species occurring in the savanna-bushveld habitats stretching from the Eastern Cape through Kwazulu-Natal to the Lowveld and Limpopo Valley in the north of the country. Adults are on the wing throughout the year and have a wingspan of around 5cm. The widespread wild caper bush (Capparis sepiaria) is an important food plant for the larvae of these butterflies.