Yellow-angled Sulfur

Yellow-angled Sulfur | Anteos maerula | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

Yellow-angled Sulfur butterfly with open wings. Male and female butterflies looks similar. Butterfly with yellow-green with a singe small black dot at the center of the upper wing.

Yellow-angled Sulfur | Anteos maerula | Florida Museum photos by Ryan G. Fessenden

Common Name: Yellow-angled Sulfur
Scientific Name: Anteos maerula
Family: Peiridae
Subfamily: Coliadinae
Wingspan: 3.25 to 4.2 in
Place of origin: Central & South America

Butterflies in the exhibit are raised on butterfly farms around the world. This form of sustainable agriculture helps protect natural forest habitats from destruction and promote local economic growth.

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