Phoebis neocypris

Phoebis neocypris, the tailed sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. There is a record for one stray in southern Texas.

The larvae feed on fresh leaves of Cassia species.

Subspecies

The following subspecies are recognised:

• Phoebis neocypris neocypris (Brazil)
• Phoebis neocypris rurina <small>C. & R. Felder, 1861</small> (Mexico to Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador)
• Phoebis neocypris virgo <small>(Butler, 1870)</small> (Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica)

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