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Orange-barred Sulphur

Phoebis philea

UncommonInsect & Arthropod
Illustration of Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea)

The Orange-barred Sulphur is a large, tropical sulphur with vivid orange-yellow males bearing a broad orange forewing bar and orange hindwings with deeper orange flush — one of the most colorful sulphurs. It is a regular stray northward from Florida and occasionally breeds in gardens with senna. Adults are powerful, fast fliers.

Habitat
Gardens, tropical hammocks, and roadsides in South Florida
Diet
Larvae: senna and cassia plants. Adults: nectar from large flowers
How common
Uncommon

Best time to see a Orange-barred Sulphur

The best time to see a Orange-barred Sulphur is February–August, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,418 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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