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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!

生息地: Grasslands

外見

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.

AnimaliaArthropodaInsectaLepidopteraPieridaePhoebis
Orange-barred Sulphur
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Orange-barred Sulphur

カテゴリ

昆虫

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

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."

特殊能力

能力

Master of Disguise

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

能力

Long-Distance Flier

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

能力

Flower Nectar Siphon

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

能力

Bright Warning Signals

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

サイズと詳細

翼開長
55-80 mm
サイズ
20-30 mm
寿命
14-21 日
飛行速度
15 km/h
脚の数
6

食性と食事

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

年齢による違い: Caterpillars feed exclusively on the leaves of host plants, while adults primarily consume nectar from flowers.

主な食物

  • Nectar
  • Senna leaves
  • Cassia leaves

採餌方法

  • Foraging

生態系とのつながり

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.

特徴

別名

Sulphur Butterfly

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Orange-barred Sulphurの翼開長は何ですか?

55-80 mm

Orange-barred Sulphurのサイズは何ですか?

20-30 mm

Orange-barred Sulphurの寿命は何ですか?

14-21 日

Orange-barred Sulphurの飛行速度は何ですか?

15 km/h

Orange-barred Sulphurは何を食べますか?

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

Orange-barred Sulphurは通常どこに生息していますか?

Grasslands

Orange-barred Sulphurはどのように狩りをしますか?

Foraging

Orange-barred Sulphurの脚の数は何ですか?

6

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