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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo

SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA

Marcellina Sulphur - Male

Phoebis Marcellina

Phoebis marcellina is a species of butterfly in the family Pieridae. Active year-round in tropical climates, with peak activity during rainy or wet seasons when host plants are plentiful. Adults primarily feed on nectar from a variety of flowers, such as lantanas.

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