Buttrfly Species

The cloudless sulphur butterfly, Phoebis sennae, is a large, fast-flying yellow butterfly common across the southern United States. Males are usually clear lemon yellow, while … Read More

The dainty sulphur is a tiny yellow butterfly commonly seen flying close to the ground in fields, roadsides, pastures, and other open habitats. Scientifically known … Read More

The southern dogface, Zerene cesonia, is a bright-yellow butterfly named for the black marking on each forewing that resembles the profile of a dog’s head. … Read More

The dogface butterfly is a bright yellow butterfly named for the dark pattern on its upper forewings, which resembles the profile of a dog’s head. … Read More

The orange sulphur butterfly is a fast-flying yellow-orange butterfly commonly seen over alfalfa fields, meadows, roadsides, and gardens. Also called the alfalfa butterfly, it is … Read More

The clouded sulphur is a familiar yellow butterfly that darts over meadows, roadsides, lawns, and clover fields. Although it looks simple, identification can be difficult … Read More

The common Mormon butterfly is a widespread Asian swallowtail recognized by its black wings, creamy-white markings, and long hindwing tails. Its scientific name is Papilio … Read More

Swallowtail caterpillars eat the leaves of specific host plants, not just any green plant in the garden. The exact food depends on the swallowtail species. … Read More

Swallowtail caterpillars are picky eaters compared with many garden insects. They do not simply chew on any leaf they find. Instead, each swallowtail species depends … Read More

Pieridae is a large butterfly family best known for white, yellow, and orange butterflies. These butterflies are common in gardens, fields, forests, and open landscapes … Read More