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Cloudless Sulphur

Phoebis sennae

Photo by Wes Masters
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Field Notes

Description:

The Cloudless Sulphur (Phoebis sennae) is a small to midsized butterfly in the family Pieridae found in the New World. There are several similar species such as the Yellow Angled-sulphur (Anteos maerula), which has angled wings, or other sulphurs, which are much smaller.

Habitat:

The common habitats of this butterfly are open spaces, gardens, glades, seashores, and watercourses.

Species ID Suggestions

Cloudless Sulphur

Phoebis sennae
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MichaelFulbright
For some reason, the URL wouldn't load under the species suggestion; http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Phoebis-sennae

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