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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Yellow-angled Sulphur

Anteos maerula

Anteos maerula, Yellow Angled-sulphur, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. Resident from Peru to Mexico. Wingspan: Approximately 75–105 mm (3–4 inches), making it one of the larger sulphur butterflies. The angular forewing gives the species its common name, making it distinguishable from other sulphur butterflies.

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