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Statira Sulphur
Aphrissa statira (Cramer, 1777)
Attributes of Aphrissa statiraFamily: Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae) Subfamily: Sulphurs (Coliadinae) Identification: Upper surface of male wings divided by ridge of scales; outer half of wing pale yellow, inner half lemon yellow. Female lemon yellow with black borders at apex and outer margin, solid black cell spot. Life history: Females lay eggs singly on young leaves of host plants. Flight: Many flights in Florida from June-February. Makes large migrations in the tropics. Wing span: 2 3/8 - 3 1/8 inches (6 - 8 cm). Caterpillar hosts: In Florida, Dalbergia ecastophyllum and Calliandra, both in the pea family (Fabaceae). Adult food: Nectar from red-flowered plants including scarlet bush. Habitat: Tropical scrub, gardens, fields, forest edges. Range: Argentina north to southern Texas and southern Florida. Stray in southern Georgia, New Mexico, and Kansas. Conservation: Not usually required. NatureServe Global Status: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery. Management needs: None reported. | Documented Records for Aphrissa statira
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