Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly (Phoebis sennae)
Yellow Wings with Spots
Copyright: Fred Miller
This lovely yellow butterfly is one of the larger sulphurs. The males are completely yellow while the females have a darker black border on the upper side of the wings and can vary in color from yellow to white.
Unlike other butterflies who bask in the sunlight, the Cloudless Sulphur usually rests with its wings closed. It is a fast flier and seems to be more attracted to red and purple colored flowers. These butterflies are a delight to have in any garden.
See more photos below to help you identify the stages of the Cloudless Sulphur butterfly life cycle.
Cloudless Sulphur Host and Nectar Plants
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Nectar Plants for the Cloudless Sulphur: (What is this?)
Cloudless Sulphur Facts And Information
Butterfly Family: Whites & Sulphurs (Pieridae)
Butterfly Subfamily: Sulphur (Coliadinae)
Butterfly Wingspan: 2 1/4 in. to 3 1/8 in.
Butterfly Habitat: Open areas,parks, yards
Cloudless Sulphur Flight Range Map
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
