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Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly

Phoebis sennae

The Cloudless Sulfur Butterfly is a striking, medium to large butterfly known for its bright, lemon-yellow wings and swift, graceful flight. Commonly seen across the Americas, especially in open, sunny areas, it is easily recognizable by both its vivid coloration and its habit o…

Classification

Invertebrate

Family

Pieridae

Habitat

Open fields, gardens, roadsides, and disturbed areas

Diet

Herbivore

Conservation status

Least Concern

Lifespan

1-3 weeks (adult stage)

Weight

0.2–0.5 grams

Scientific name

Phoebis sennae

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Despite their delicate appearance, Cloudless Sulfur Butterflies can travel hundreds of miles during migration, even crossing the Gulf of Mexico.
Cloudless Sulfur Butterflies are known for their impressive migratory flights, sometimes forming noticeable yellow streams as they move. Males and females can be distinguished by subtle differences in wing coloration and markings. The butterfly’s larvae are highly specialized, feeding mostly on senna plants.

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