Phoebis neocypris
(Hübner, [1823])
Tailed Sulphur
Phoebis neocypris, the tailed sulphur, is a in the Pieridae native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. A single stray record exists from southern Texas. The inhabits tropical areas including mid-elevation forests and open, disturbed . Larvae feed on fresh leaves of Cassia species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phoebis neocypris: //ˈfiːbɪs niːoʊˈsaɪprɪs//
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Habitat
Tropical areas, especially mid-elevation forests as well as open and disturbed areas.
Distribution
Native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. One stray record documented from southern Texas.
Diet
Larvae feed on fresh leaves of Cassia .
Host Associations
- Cassia - larval plantfresh leaves
Similar Taxa
- Phoebis sennaeBoth are cloudless sulphur butterflies in the same ; P. sennae is more widespread in North America and lacks the tail-like projection on the hindwing that gives P. neocypris its .
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Subspecies
Three are recognized: Phoebis neocypris neocypris (Brazil); Phoebis neocypris rurina C. & R. Felder, 1861 (Mexico to Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador); and Phoebis neocypris virgo (Butler, 1870) (Mexico, Guatemala, Rica).