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Life Cycle of Butterflies

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Orange-barred Sulphur (Phoebis philea)

Also known as the Orange-barred Giant Sulphur, this butterfly’s size and power provide it with incredible speed and control in flight. The brazen gold wings of the male are marked with two dark orange spots on the upper part of the wing and a large curved orange band across the lower parts of the wings that resemble a happy face. The undersides of the golden wings are flecked with petite brown spots. The brown spots on the female are slightly larger and darker than the male. Few butterflies can make you smile like the Orange-barred Sulphur with its magnificently bright and lively color combinations.

Family: Whites and Sulphurs (Pieridae)

Subfamily: Sulphur (Coliadinae)

Average Wingspan: 2 3/4" - 4"

Habitat: Gardens

Plants That Attract This Butterfly

• Nectar Plants (What is this?)
  Salvia
  
• Host Plants (What is this?)
  Wild Senna

* May not be available for purchase at your local nursery.

Note: Always check a plant's Hardiness Zone to make sure it will grow in your area. (What Is My Hardiness Zone?)

Where To Buy Plants

Butterfly Flight Range Map

Photo Credits:
Open wing - Fred Miller
Closed wing - Fred Miller
Caterpillar - Regina Cutter Edwards
Chrysalis - Fred Miller