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Orbed Sulphur

Aphrissa orbis (Poey, 1832)

Attributes of Aphrissa orbis


Family: Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae)

Subfamily: Sulphurs (Coliadinae)

Identification: Upper surface of male forewing pale lemon yellow with large orange patch on basal third. Female upper surface deep ocher, underside of hindwing with large brown patch.

Life history: Not reported.

Flight: Many flights in Cuba; many from April-August on Hispaniola; also other months.

Wing span: 2 1/2 - 3 inches (6.3 - 7.6 cm).

Caterpillar hosts: Royal poinciana (Poinciana pulcherrima).

Adult food: Flower nectar including that of Ageratum conyzoides, Antigonon leptotus, and Hibiscus species.

Habitat: Usually tropical moist forests above 1640 feet (500 meters).

Range: Resident of Hispaniola and Cuba, very rare stray to Florida.

Conservation: Not required for rare stray.

NatureServe Global Status: G3 - Very rare or local throughout its range or found locally in a restricted range (21 to 100 occurrences). (Threatened throughout its range).

Management needs: None reported.

Documented Records for Aphrissa orbis



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