Bug FAQGhost Yellow
Eurema albula · Order: Lepidoptera · Family: Pieridae
Also called: White Yellow
It lives in tropical forests and secondary growth, and can be seen year-round in those areas. Its range extends from southern Texas through the West Indies and tropical Central and South America to Brazil.
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How to recognize it
Eurema albula, called the ghost yellow, belongs to the butterfly family Pieridae.
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Size
The wingspan measures between 30 and 50 mm, roughly 1.2 to 2.0 inches.
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Where it lives
It inhabits tropical forests and areas of secondary growth.
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What it eats
Adults feed on flower nectar. Caterpillars eat leaves of Cassia species, such as Cassia fruticosa.
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Life cycle
Adults are active throughout the year in tropical regions.
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When you see it
They can be seen on the wing all year in the tropics.
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Where it comes from
Found from southern Texas (as a rare stray) down through the West Indies and tropical Central and South America to Brazil.
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Questions people ask
What do ghost yellow butterflies eat?
Adults sip flower nectar, while the larvae feed on Cassia plants like Cassia fruticosa.
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Where can I find ghost yellow butterflies?
They live in tropical forests and secondary growth from southern Texas through the West Indies to Brazil.
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Are ghost yellow butterflies active year round?
Yes, adults are on the wing throughout the year in tropical areas.
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Same family (Pieridae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurema_albula
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