Dainty Sulphur
Nathalis iole (Boisduval, 1836)
Family: Pieridae
Status: Common breeding stray
NENHP Rank: Not listed
Range: From northern South America (Columbia) this species home range extends north to the southern United States. From there it strays north into southern Canada. It is found statewide in Nebraska.
Larval Hostplant(s): Various composites – beggarticks, sneezeweeds, greenthreads and ornamental cosmos and marigolds.
Broods/Flight Times: The Dainty Sulphur has been found from late April well into November.
Overwintering: This species does not survive temperate winters.
Habitat: Prefers areas with low or no growth vegetation – roadways, paths, sandbars.
Avg. Wingspan: 3/4 – 1 1/4 inches
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Dainty Sulphur, Scotts Bluff Co., Colin Croft
