Anteos maerula, commonly known as the White Angled-Sulphur, is a species of butterfly belonging to the Pieridae family. This butterfly is known for its distinctively white wings and is found in various parts of the Americas, including Central and South America.
Appearance: The White Angled-Sulphur is a relatively large butterfly with predominantly white wings. The upper side of the wings is mostly white, with subtle pale yellow or greenish markings. The tips of the forewings often have a distinctive black border, and the hindwings may have faint, diffuse markings. The undersides of the wings are pale yellow or greenish, with a network of fine veins.
Size: These butterflies have a wingspan that typically ranges from about 6 to 7.5 centimetres (2.4 to 3 inches).
Habitat: Anteos maerula is commonly found in a variety of habitats, including open fields, gardens, and forest clearings. They are known to inhabit both lowland and montane areas.
Behaviour: White Angled-Sulphurs are diurnal and are active during the daytime. They are often seen in flight, fluttering around flowers to feed on nectar.
Diet: As adults, these butterflies primarily feed on nectar from various flowering plants. They play a role in pollination by transferring pollen from one flower to another as they feed.
Life Cycle: Like other butterflies, the life cycle of Anteos maerula consists of four stages: egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult. The caterpillars feed on the leaves of host plants, which can include various species within the family Fabaceae.
Range: Anteos maerula is found in various parts of Central and South America, including countries like Mexico, Brazil, Peru, and Ecuador. Their range can extend from southern Mexico to northern Argentina.
Conservation: The conservation status of the White Angled-Sulphur is not widely assessed, but it is not considered endangered. However, like many butterfly species, it may face threats related to habitat destruction and environmental changes.
Anteos maerula is a beautiful butterfly with its white wings and subtle markings. It contributes to the pollination of flowering plants in its habitat and adds to the biodiversity of the ecosystems where it is found.
We firmly support the sustainable tropical butterfly collections as long as they take care of the conservation of the rainforest where they fly and the development of responsible conscious trading.
This allows us to support local ranching farms with ethically sourced material and help at the same time collectors and enthusiasts to contribute to understanding and treasuring those species.
Please take into consideration that the specimen that you will receive may slightly differ in size, shape or colour from the picture shown as you are purchasing a natural product.
All our items are carefully delivered to prevent damages on transport, papered items are packaged in glassine envelopes specifying capture/breeding data and location available. CITES certificate will be provided in the specimens required.
HOW WE GRADE OUR LISTINGS (SPECIMENS)
As Insect specimens are natural products, some are bred and some others caught in wild, the quality can vary greatly.
The guide below explains the grading used for specimens in our listings.
A1 No visible imperfections, both antennas, no tearing, scratches or missing part of the wings (or as perfect as you could expect from wild caught specimens), with exception of some leg damage.
A1- Very minor damage, normally restricted to antenna damage or antennae attached separately in the envelope.
A- These specimens have minor damage, such as antenna damage, or minor flight wear such as small scratches, minor sale damage, some minor fraying/chipping around the edges of the wings.
A2 More significant damage, such as major flight wear, small rips, small pieces missing from the wings, damage to the thorax or abdomen.
B or Second Grade These specimens have similar damage to A2 specimens, but to a more significant degree. Usually used as parts replacement or art work material
| SPECIMEN | |
|---|---|
| Country | Mexico |
| Locality | Los Tuxtlas Veracruz |
| Collection type | Wild collected |
| Bio-zone | Neotropical |
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