Sleepy Orange (Abaeis nicippe)
Sleepy Orange
Copyright: Fred Miller
The Sleepy Orange is anything but sleepy; this tiny butterfly stays busy moving from flower to flower. Its brilliant orange/yellow is a fabulous color for the summer. In the fall, its colors change as if to match the seasons’ color palate of tan to brick red. The upper-side of the wings are lined in black. The females are usually bigger than the males but not as brightly colored. The males enjoy puddling, so a water area near the garden would be a wonderful addition. This fast moving brilliant butterfly is a great visitor to any garden.
Facts And Information
Family: Whites & Sulphurs (Pieridae)
Subfamily: Sulphur (Coliadinae)
Average Wingspan: 1 1/2 in. to 2 1/4 in.
Habitat: Open areas, roadsides, fields, gardens
Closed Wing
Copyright: Fred Miller
Plants That Attract The Sleepy Orange
Host Plants: (What is this?)
Nectar Plants: (What is this?)
Note: Always check the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to make sure a plant will grow in your area.
Sleepy Orange Life Cycle
Caterpillar
Copyright: Regina Cutter Edwards
Chrysalis
Copyright: Fred Miller
Butterfly Flight Range
Note: Map represents approximate butterfly flight range.
