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Cloudless Sulphur

Phoebis sennae

The Cloudless Sulphur is a bright yellow butterfly that flutters around gardens and fields. Its beautiful wings can be seen dancing in the sunlight, making it a cheerful sight for everyone!

Habitat: Urban areas

Appearance

The Cloudless Sulphur is a medium-sized butterfly, usually bright lemon-yellow, especially the males. Females can be yellow or greenish-white, sometimes with a few faint dark spots or reddish trim on the wings. Its sleek body and triangular wings make it visually distinct.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPieridaeGenusPhoebis
Cloudless Sulphur
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Cloudless Sulphur

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Cloudless Sulphurs can be seen almost year-round in warm, sunny places.

The tiny caterpillars munch on plants from the pea family to grow big.

Their name comes from their bright, cloudless-sky yellow color!

These amazing butterflies can fly super high, sometimes even over treetops.

Special abilities

Ability

Long-Distance Flier

Cloudless Sulphur can travel thousands of miles because its strong wings and endurance help it migrate south for winter.

Ability

Disappearing Act

Cloudless Sulphur larvae have amazing camouflage because their green bodies help them blend perfectly with plant leaves, hiding from hungry birds.

Ability

Zig-Zag Escape

Cloudless Sulphur has a quick, erratic flight that helps them dodge predators and find new nectar sources across open fields.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
55-70 mm
Size
20-35 mm
Lifespan
7-21 days
Flight Speed
20 km/h
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Adult Cloudless Sulphurs sip sweet flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves from special plants.

Age differences: Larvae eat plant leaves; adults drink nectar from various flowers.

Primary Foods

  • flower nectar
  • Senna species leaves
  • Cassia species leaves
  • Lantana nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

Traits

Also known as

Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch butterflies from a distance so they don't get scared.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cloudless Sulphur's wingspan?

55-70 mm

How big is Cloudless Sulphur?

20-35 mm

How long does Cloudless Sulphur live?

7-21 days

How fast can Cloudless Sulphur fly?

20 km/h

What does Cloudless Sulphur eat?

Adult Cloudless Sulphurs sip sweet flower nectar, while their caterpillars munch on leaves from special plants.

Where is Cloudless Sulphur usually found?

Urban areas

How does Cloudless Sulphur hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Cloudless Sulphur have?

6

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