Phoebis agarithe (Boisduval, 1836) |
Status: Rare stray. |
Flight Period(s): This species flies all year in its home range. In Nebraska it has been found from 27 August – 14 October. |
Range: This tropical Sulphur resides as far north as southern portions of Texas and Florida. Strays have been recorded as far north as South Dakota. |
Larval Hostplant(s): Shrubby Fabaceae, primarily Cassia and Mimosa species, none of which occur in Nebraska. |
Overwinter: Does not overwinter this far north. |
Commentary/Habitat: The most recent records for this butterfly come from Doug Long who has recorded it four times in Furnas County since 1987. All were from flowers - zinnia, verbena and butterfly bush. Two were males, and both females were the white form “alba”. |
Similar Species: Orange Barred and Cloudless Sulphurs. |