Phoebis philea
Orange-barred Sulphur
Life History
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First instar larva of Phoebis philea hatching from egg. Mexico City, Mexico. © Maria Franco
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Phoebis philea last instar larva on Senna in Mexico City, Mexico. The larva is green when it feeds only of the foliage and yellow if it feeds on the flower of the host plant. © Maria Franco
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Left: Phoebis philea, freshly eclosed female, Mexico City, Mexico. © Maria Franco. Right: Phoebis philea, freshly eclosed male expanding and drying wings, Mexico City, Mexico. ©
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Scientific Name | Phoebis philea |
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Location | captive |
Specimen Condition | Live Specimen |
Source | PHOEBIS PHILEA 2 COSTA RICA |
Source Collection | Flickr |
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Copyright | © 2006 Hélène |
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