Orangetip Angled-Sulphur
Common NameOrangetip Angled-Sulphur
Scientific NameAnteos clorinde
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)80
Primary Colorspale yellow, orange, black
HabitatTropical and subtropical forests, open woodlands, clearings, gardens
Geographic RangeSouthern United States (migratory), Mexico, Central America, South America
Host PlantsSenna alata, Senna occidentalis, other Senna species
Flight PeriodYear-round in tropical regions; May to November in temperate regions (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green with a pale lateral stripe. Pupae are green and angled, resembling a leaf or twig.
Identification TipsKey features include its large size, pale yellow wings, the prominent orange tip on the forewing (especially in males), and the distinctly angled forewing apex. The underside is typically uniform pale yellow.
Description
A large, pale yellow butterfly with distinctive angled forewings, featuring a bright orange tip on the upperside of the forewing, bordered by black, and a small black spot within the orange.
