Phoebis sennae eubule (Linnaeus, 1767) |
Status: Uncommon to common stray. |
Flight Period(s): This species flies throughout the year in southern portions of its home range. In Nebraska where it has been found from 11 May – 24 October it is most likely to be encountered in late summer. |
Range: The Cloudless Sulphur inhabits both Americas, ranging south as far as Patagonia. In North America it is a permanent resident as far north as the Gulf Coast and along the Atlantic seaboard up to North Carolina. From there it strays northward to the Canadian border, being absent only in the Pacific Northwest. It has been found throughout Nebraska, but becomes common only in the south and southeast. |
Larval Hostplant(s): Prefers Cassia species, of which Partridge Pea and Wild Senna (C. fasciculata and C. marilandica) occur in Nebraska. |
Overwinter: This species does not overwinter in our area, but does so as adults in its home range. |
Commentary/Habitat: As a strong flying stray the Cloudless Sulphur can be found in a wide variety of habitats. Late season southward return flights have been reported from various parts of the U. S. but have yet to be recorded from Nebraska. |
Similar Species: Large Orange, Orange-barred and Yellow Angled-Sulphurs. |