Lyside Sulphur

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The Lyside Sulphur (Kricogonia lyside) is the sole representative of the Kricogonia genus in the United States.

It's a neotropical species with a fairly large population in the Southwest and Texas, and an occasional population in the lower Midwest.

The top picture shows a side view, the butterfly's usual pose. The wings are devoid of a pattern, and there is normally a shade of green on the underside of the wing.

A hint of the yellow coloration on the top side of the wings is also shown.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels