Anthocharis julia sulfuris
Pelham, 2008
Anthocharis julia sulfuris is a of orangetip in the Pieridae, described by Pelham in 2008 as a subspecies of Anthocharis julia (formerly treated as Anthocharis sara sulfuris). It belongs to a characterized by orange-tipped forewings in males. The subspecies is documented through 184 iNaturalist observations, indicating established recognition in citizen science records. As a Pieridae member, it shares the family's typical butterfly with clubbed and reduced forelegs.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Anthocharis julia sulfuris: /ænˈθɑkərɪs ˈdʒuːliə sʌlˈfɜːrɪs/
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Taxonomic history
Originally described as Anthocharis sara sulfuris, this was later recognized as belonging to Anthocharis julia rather than A. sara, reflecting ongoing revisions in orangetip . The 2008 redescription by Pelham formalized this change.