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White Angled-Sulphur Butterfly

Anteos clorinde

Photo by Small Wonders
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Field Notes

Description:

A very large Sulphur butterfly, with a near 4 inch wingspan. Adults are strong flyers and are often seen high over the canopy.

Habitat:

Mexico south to Argentina. Migrates north to South Texas & occasionally the Great Plains. Open subtropical areas. Host plant: Senna (Senna spectabilis). Adults nectar from red - purple flowers including Lantana, Bougainvilla, and Hibiscus.

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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Comments (10)
Andrea Lim
Wow looks just like the underside of a leaf, venation, hairs etc. Great spotting!
Small Wonders
Thank you everyone for the kind comments! Fyn, it's a Canon point & shoot, nothing fancy ;)
Fyn Kynd
Beautiful! What camera and lens do you use?
Ashish
Very alike Brimstone butterfly find in Eurasian habitat.

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PublishedMarch 4, 2013

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