Statira Sulphur
Aphrissa statira (Cramer, 1777)
Family: Pieridae
Subfamily: 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.
Wing Span: 2 3/8 - 3 1/8 inches (6 - 8 cm).
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.
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.
NCGR: G5 - Demonstrably secure globally, though it may be quite rare in parts of its range, especially at the periphery.
Management Needs: None reported.
Comments: NULL
Verified Sightings
Displaying 1 - 24 of 70 verified sightings
Observation date: Aug 21, 2017
Submitted by: 4wildlife
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 31, 2017
Observation date: Aug 16, 2017
Submitted by: Redheart Canyonlands
Region: Bandera County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 24, 2017
Observation date: Jul 27, 2017
Submitted by: rob77897@gmail.com
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Jul 25, 2017
Submitted by: pauhana
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Aug 03, 2017
Submitted by: mellielong
Region: Monroe County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 10, 2017
Observation date: Feb 01, 2017
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 15, 2017
Observation date: Feb 01, 2017
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 15, 2017
Observation date: Feb 01, 2017
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 15, 2017
Observation date: Dec 14, 2016
Submitted by: AJVanh.arch
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 20, 2016
Observation date: Aug 06, 2016
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 21, 2016
Observation date: Jul 31, 2016
Submitted by: AJVanh.arch
Region: Martin County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
Observation date: Jul 29, 2016
Submitted by: Ron Smith
Region: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
Observation date: Jul 23, 2016
Submitted by: tripp.davenport...
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: stomlins701
Verified date: Aug 02, 2016
Observation date: Jan 20, 2016
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Jan 20, 2016
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Jan 20, 2016
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Jan 20, 2016
Submitted by: raven10322
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Feb 25, 2016
Observation date: Sep 29, 2011
Submitted by: tjabour
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 29, 2016
Observation date: Jun 22, 2014
Submitted by: tjabour
Region: Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Jan 29, 2016
Observation date: Dec 02, 2015
Submitted by: ncrosbyrd
Region: Broward County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Dec 08, 2015
Observation date: Jul 20, 2013
Submitted by: anaeamark
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 14, 2013
Observation date: Jul 20, 2013
Submitted by: anaeamark
Region: Lee County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Aug 14, 2013
Observation date: Oct 25, 2012
Submitted by: H. Wedgeworth
Region: Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Verified by: kmortensen
Verified date: Nov 10, 2012
Observation date: Sep 23, 2011
Submitted by: bentert
Region: Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Verified by: John Calhoun
Verified date: Nov 20, 2011
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