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Large orange sulphur (female)
Phoebis agarithe
26.1793, -98.3663
Field Notes
Description:
The large orange sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. The wingspan is 57–86 mm (2.2–3.4 in). This is the pink-white female form. The other female form is yellow-orange. The upper surface of the males is bright orange without markings.
Habitat:
Spotted feeding on flowers at the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas.
Notes:
Adults feed on flower nectar, favoring lantana, shepherd's needle, bougainvillea, rose periwinkle, Turk's cap and hibiscus.[
Reference Links:
Phoebis agarithe - Wikipedia
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PublishedDecember 6, 2020
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