Phoebis neocypris explained

Phoebis neocypris, the tailed sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.^[1] There is a record for one stray in southern Texas.^[2]

The larvae feed on fresh leaves of Cassia species.^[2]

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Phoebis neocypris neocypris (Brazil)
• Phoebis neocypris rurina C. & R. Felder, 1861 (Mexico to Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador)
• Phoebis neocypris virgo (Butler, 1870) (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica)

Notes and References

1. http://www.learnaboutbutterflies.com/Amazon%20-%20Phoebis%20neocypris%20rurina.htm Tailed Sulphur
2. http://www.butterfliesandmoths.org/species/Phoebis-neocypris Butterflies and Moths of North America