Tailed Sulphur (Phoebis neocypris)

Tailed Sulphur, a reference photo — Photo: D. Gordon E. Robertson · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Phoebis neocypris, the tailed sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. There is a record for one stray in southern Texas.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Tailed Sulphur being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Phoebis virgo
Phoebis argante
Anteos menippe
Catopsilia gorgophone
Phoebis philea
Anteos maerula

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Phoebis
Species: Phoebis neocypris

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