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Large Orange Sulphur

Phoebis agarithe

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Description:

Photo take in my backyard feeding on a fire bush flower.The upper surface of the males is bright orange without markings. There are two female forms, a pink-white and yellow-orange form. The underside of the forewings of both sexes has a straight submarginal line.

Habitat:

Subtropical open areas.

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Phoebis agarithe

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PublishedJuly 10, 2013

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