Abaeis
Hübner, 1819
Species Guides
1- Abaeis nicippe(Sleepy Orange)
Abaeis is a of butterflies in the Pieridae, 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.
Pronunciation
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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 butterflies 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 butterflies in the Pieridae that can occur in overlapping geographic ranges.