Sunday, September 15, 2013

Orange-barred Sulphur

Orange-barred Sulphur
The orange-barred sulphur is a large sulphur butterfly found in Florida, south Texas, Mexico, Central America and northern South America. There are usually 2 to 3 brood per year in Florida and the butterflies can be seen year round. Occasionally they migrate north, and in those cases usually have only one brood. The larval host plants are Cassia species in the pea family.


6 comments:

Amazing wonders in my life said...

nice shot!

Gemma Wiseman said...

A pretty, delicate shade of yellow. Beautiful photo.

Huldra said...

Beautiful photo of an interesting butterflie :)

Nonnie said...

stunning capture of a glorious butterfly!

Dave said...

What a lovely species

Hannah said...

Nice macro, beautiful butterfly caught sipping away. I like the expressive eyes.