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White angled-sulphur

White angled-sulphur

Anteos clorinde

A species of Angled-sulphurs

The wingspan is 7 - 9 cm .

General Info About White angled-sulphur
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Attributes of White angled-sulphur
Colors
Green
Yellow
White
Habitat
forest and edge; along river and stream
Adult Food Sources
Flower nectar, aloe flowers, lantana camara, trifolium species, buddleia species
Larva Food Source
Senna spectabilis (cassia spectabilis), candelilla (cassia candelaria), cassia occidentalis, cassia fistula, senna ligustrina
Biting/stinging
Not reported
Allergy-causing
Not reported
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Phytophagous
The White angled-sulphur feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Siphoning mouthparts
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Species Status of White angled-sulphur
It is found in South America, Central America, and southern North America.
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Distribution Area of White angled-sulphur
Argentina, Mexico, South Texas, Colorado
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Life Cycle of White angled-sulphur
Egg In the Egg stage, the embryonic white angled-sulphur develops inside a protective casing. The eggs are usually laid on host plants and are tiny, ovular, and sometimes colored to blend with the environment.
Larva During the Larval stage, the white angled-sulphur mainly consumes plant material. It drastically increases in size and periodically molts its exoskeleton. This stage has multiple instars with varying patterns and colors.
Pupal The Pupal stage sees the white angled-sulphur encased in a chrysalis. It’s immobile and undergoes significant transformation, reorganizing internally to become an adult. The pupa might exhibit camouflage or warning colors.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult white angled-sulphur’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Adult Size of White angled-sulphur
7 - 9 cm
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Predators of White angled-sulphur Larvae
Frogs, toads, birds, monkeys, jumping spiders, mantises, geckos, hoverflies, dragonflies
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Predators of Adult White angled-sulphur
Birds, spiders, monkeys, bats, predatory insects
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Scientific Classification of White angled-sulphur
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Youth Habitat of White angled-sulphur
Forests and Woodlands, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Grasslands and Prairies
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Adult Habitat of White angled-sulphur
Forests and Woodlands, Grasslands and Prairies, Mangroves and Coastal Wetlands, Urban and Suburban Areas, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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How Can You Attract White angled-sulphur
Because white angled-sulphur are attracted to nectar, flowering plants or artificial nectar solutions can be used as bait in traps.
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Habitat Preferences of White angled-sulphur Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of white angled-sulphur are typically found on the underside of host plant leaves, in areas with abundant flora. As caterpillars, they reside on or near their specific host plants, voraciously feeding on leaves. During pupation, white angled-sulphur caterpillars attach themselves to a substrate, usually a plant stem or leaf, in a sheltered location to metamorphose. To locate white angled-sulphur at different life stages, search for eggs on host leaves, caterpillars on or near their food plants, and pupae camouflaged in the vegetation. Adult white angled-sulphur, easiest to spot when feeding on nectar, frequent open, sunny areas with flowers.
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When is the Best Time to Observe White angled-sulphur
The best time to find adult white angled-sulphur is during warm, sunny days when they are most active, usually in the late morning or early afternoon.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe White angled-sulphur
Calm, warm, and dry weather conditions are ideal for finding white angled-sulphur, as rain can drive them to take shelter.
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Beneficial Effects of White angled-sulphur
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Pollinator
Pollination Behavior Reason
Eat Pollen Or Nectar
The white angled-sulphur is a vibrant pollinator that is mainly attracted to the flowers by their color. It engages in pollination primarily to feed on the pollen. As it flits from bloom to bloom, it inadvertently carries pollen across flowers, facilitating the cross-pollination which is essential for plant reproduction, and thereby plays a role in maintaining the health of ecosystems.
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