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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Statira Sulphur

Phoebis statira

Phoebis statira, the Statira Sulphur, is a species of butterfly in the family Pieridae. Adults are avid nectar feeders, visiting flowers like lantana, hibiscus, and bougainvillea. They also partake in mud-puddling to extract salts and minerals from moist soil.

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