Phoebis argante
species of insect
Phoebis argante, the apricot sulphur or Argante giant sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae.
Description
Phoebis argante has a wingspan of about 54–67 millimetres (2.1–2.6 in). The uppersides of the male's wings are bright orange with a thin black or dark brown border on forewings. The hindwings are slightly paler and have two small whitish spots in the middle. The basic colour of the females vary from white to yellow, with dark borders.
Larvae feed on Pentaclethra macroloba, Cassia biflora, Cassia fruticosa, Inga vera and Inga ruiziana.
Distribution
This species can be found from Mexico up to Peru, in the Antilles and in Cuba.
Subspecies
Specimens from Mexico to Panama do not have a recognised subspecies. The following subspecies are recognised:
P. a. argante (Brazil, Uruguay)
P. a.
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