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Cloudless Sulphur

Phoebis sennae

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Upper surface of male is lemon yellow with no markings. Female is yellow or white; outer edges of both wings with irregular black borders; upper forewing with dark spot in cell. Lower surface of hindwing of both sexes with 2 pink-edged silver spots.
Wing Span: 2 1/4 - 3 1/8 inches (5.7 - 8 cm).

Habitat:

Native plant school garden.

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Phoebis sennae

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PublishedJuly 25, 2013

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