Phoebis neocypris, the tailed sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America., Learn about Butterflies There is a record for one stray in southern Texas.Butterflies and Moths of North America
The larvae feed on fresh leaves of Cassia species.
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)
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