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Large Orange Sulphur

Phoebis agarithe

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Upper surface of male bright orange with no markings. Two female forms, pink-white or yellow-orange. Underside forewing of both sexes with straight submarginal line. Two seasonal forms; winter form has heavier underside markings.

Wing Span: 2 1/4 - 3 3/8 inches (5.7 - 8.6 cm).

Habitat:

Desert Botanical Garden

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Phoebis agarithe

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