Pink-spot Sulphur
Aphrissa neleis (Boisduval, 1836)
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: Coliadinae
Identification: Upper surface of male wings two-toned; inner half lemon yellow, outer half paler yellow. Basal yellow scales occupying the entire discal cell. Female lemon yellow with narrow black borders at apex, black cell spot. Small black spots at vein ends on the ventral hindwing. Both sexes have a subtle, diffused pinkish spot at the immediate base of the ventral hindwing.
Wing Span: 2 3/8 - 3 1/8 inches (6 - 8 cm).
Life History: Unknown.
Flight: Many flights in Florida, probably most of the year.
Caterpillar Hosts: Lysiloma sabicu (Fabaceae) reported in the Bahamas and in Florida.
Adult Food: Nectar from red-flowered plants, including firebush (Hamelia patens).
Habitat: Tropical scrub, gardens, fields, forest edges.
Range: This species has become quite common in urban environments in extreme southeastern Florida, where the host tree is planted in landscape settings.
Conservation: Not required.
NCGR: Not yet reported. Probably G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: From John Calhoun 1/2012
Taxonomy Notes: None.
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Verified Sightings
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Observation date: May 20, 2017
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 02, 2021
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Observation date: Jun 08, 2019
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Sep 29, 2021
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Observation date: Jun 19, 2021
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 11, 2021
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Observation date: Oct 08, 2020
Submitted by: dvollmar
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 27, 2020
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Observation date: Jul 12, 2020
Submitted by: Mark Salvato
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 28, 2020
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Observation date: Jul 11, 2020
Submitted by: Ava Reinstein
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jul 12, 2020
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Observation date: Apr 17, 2020
Submitted by: Beck4212
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Apr 24, 2020
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Observation date: Aug 10, 2017
Submitted by: Monarchspirit
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 02, 2017
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Observation date: Jul 27, 2016
Submitted by: Sandykoi
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
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Observation date: Apr 25, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: May 03, 2016
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Observation date: Oct 18, 2015
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Oct 20, 2015
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Observation date: Aug 15, 2013
Submitted by: toddewen
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 15, 2013
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Observation date: Jun 03, 2007
Submitted by: John Calhoun (MaryAnn Friedman)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 22, 2012
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Observation date: Sep 19, 2011
Submitted by: John Calhoun (David Fine)
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 22, 2012
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Observation date: Jun 29, 1985
Submitted by: John Calhoun (William D. Patterson)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 22, 2012
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Observation date: Sep 21, 1986
Submitted by: John Calhoun (William D. Patterson)
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 22, 2012