Large Orange Sulphur (Phoebis agarithe)

Large Orange Sulphur, a reference photo — Photo: Anne Toal from US · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Phoebis agarithe, the large orange sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from Peru north to southern Texas and peninsular Florida. Rare strays can be found up to Colorado, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and New Jersey. The species has also been introduced in Hawaii. The habitat consists of open, tropical lowlands including gardens, pastures, road edges, trails and parks.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Large Orange 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 argante
Catopsilia gorgophone
Phoebis philea
Phoebis virgo

Classification

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

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