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Orange-barred Sulphur

Phoebis philea

The Orange-barred Sulphur is a bright butterfly with beautiful yellow wings and orange stripes. They flutter around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees them!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Orange-barred Sulphur is a vibrant yellow butterfly with a distinct, bright orange bar crossing the male's forewings. Females are paler yellow, often with more diffused dark markings. Its underside is typically mottled yellow-orange, providing effective camouflage.

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Orange-barred Sulphur
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Orange-barred Sulphur

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Rareza

Common

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Datos interesantes

Males "flash" their bright orange bars during aerial courtship dances to attract females!

Their tiny, spindle-shaped eggs are usually laid individually on fresh host plant leaves.

These butterflies are known for their super strong, rapid, and sometimes erratic flight!

They belong to the Pieridae family, often called the "Whites and Sulphurs."

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Master of Disguise

Orange-barred Sulphur caterpillars can be green or yellow, allowing them to perfectly match their host plant leaves for camouflage.

Habilidad

Long-Distance Flier

The Orange-barred Sulphur can migrate hundreds of miles, travelling to warmer climates or seeking new food sources.

Habilidad

Flower Nectar Siphon

This butterfly has a long, straw-like proboscis that helps it sip nectar from deep inside a variety of flowers.

Habilidad

Bright Warning Signals

Its vivid orange and yellow wing colors might warn some predators that it could taste unpleasant or be difficult to catch.

Medidas y detalles

Envergadura
55-80 mm
Tamaño
20-30 mm
Esperanza de vida
14-21 días
Velocidad de vuelo
15 km/h
Cantidad de patas
6

Dieta y alimentación

Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

Diferencias por edad: Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of host plants, while adults primarily consume nectar from flowers.

Alimentos principales

  • Nectar
  • Senna leaves
  • Cassia leaves

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Coffee Senna

Senna occidentalis

Caterpillars feed on its leaves.

eats

American Senna

Senna hebecarpa

A primary host plant for its larvae.

pollinates

Lantana

Lantana camara

Adults visit its flowers for nectar.

eaten by

Blue Jay

Cyanocitta cristata

A common bird predator of butterflies.

eaten by

Common Green Darner

Anax junius

Large dragonflies prey on flying adults.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Sulphur Butterfly

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always look but don't touch butterflies; they are delicate and need to be safe.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Orange-barred Sulphur?

55-80 mm

¿Cuál es el tamaño de Orange-barred Sulphur?

20-30 mm

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Orange-barred Sulphur?

14-21 días

¿Cuál es el velocidad de vuelo de Orange-barred Sulphur?

15 km/h

¿Qué come Orange-barred Sulphur?

Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adult butterflies sip sweet flower nectar.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Orange-barred Sulphur?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Orange-barred Sulphur?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el cantidad de patas de Orange-barred Sulphur?

6

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