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Phoebis philea (L. 1763)

Orange-barred Sulphur

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Containing group: Phoebis

Life History

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First instar larva of Phoebis philea hatching from egg. Mexico City, Mexico. © Maria Franco

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Phoebis philea larva last instarPhoebis philea larva last instar

Phoebis philea last instar larva on Senna in Mexico City, Mexico. The larva is green when it feeds only of the foliage and yellow if it feeds on the flower of the host plant. © Maria Franco

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Phoebis philea pupa. © Maria Franco

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 Male expanding and drying wings

Left: Phoebis philea, freshly eclosed female, Mexico City, Mexico. © Maria Franco. Right: Phoebis philea, freshly eclosed male expanding and drying wings, Mexico City, Mexico. ©

Other Names for Phoebis philea (L. 1763)

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Scientific Name Phoebis philea
Location captive
Specimen Condition Live Specimen
Source PHOEBIS PHILEA 2 COSTA RICA
Source Collection Flickr
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Copyright © 2006 Hélène
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