Photograph by:
Lacy L. Hyche, Auburn University, bugwood.org
Latin name:
Phoebis sennae
Native to:
Argentina to the deep southern United States
Plant Association:
Larvae feed on plants in the Fabaceae family. Adults feed on a variety of nectar plants including bougainvilla, cardinal flower, hibiscus, lantana, and wild morning glory.
Interesting Fact:
Caterpillars are usually light green but can emerge yellow if they have been feeding on yellow flowers as their host plant.