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More than 2200 species of the wild flora and fauna photographed in Zihuatanejo, Mexico and the surrounding area.
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Butterflies of Zihuatanejo
SUPERFAMILY PAPILIONOIDEA
Statira Sulphur
Phoebis statira
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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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