Statira Sulphur Butterfly colorful hearts decor is a Nearctic species of

is a Nearctic species of the Saturniidae family

the Mimoides xeniades butterfly

features the preserved specimen in a 6" x 6" frame

being well protected by the poisons it has sequestered from its larval food plant

old-looking bug discovered in North America

Statira Sulphur Butterfly colorful hearts decor is a Nearctic species ofThe Statira Sulphur (Aphrissa statira) is a medium sized yellow butterfly that inhabits the southern U. S., specifically Florida and Texas, as well as South America. Males display a bright yellow color with lighter edges, while females have a diverse range of colors, including yellow, cream, black spots and borders. The caterpillars of these butterflies mainly consume plants from the pea family, while adults prefer nectar from red and orange flowers.