Abaeis

Hübner, 1819

Abaeis is a of in the , commonly known as the sulphurs or whites. The genus includes the sleepy orange (Abaeis nicippe), a found in North America. Members of this genus are typically small to medium-sized butterflies with yellow or orange coloration. The genus was established by Jacob Hübner in 1819.

Abaeis chamberlaini by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Abaeis nicippe by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Abaeis: //əˈbaɪɪs//

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Distribution

North America, Central America, and the Caribbean region. within this have been documented in the southern United States, including Texas.

Similar Taxa

PyrisitiaBoth contain small yellow formerly grouped together; some have been moved between these genera based on phylogenetic studies.
EuremaSimilar in size and coloration; members of both are small yellow in the that can occur in overlapping geographic ranges.

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Taxonomic Note

The Abaeis has undergone taxonomic revision. Some authorities previously placed its within related genera such as Eurema or Pyrisitia. Current recognizes Abaeis as a distinct genus based on morphological and molecular evidence.