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Kricogonia lyside
Common Name: Lyside sulphur
Animal Guild: Insect
Class > Order > Family: Insecta > Lepidoptera > Pieridae
Where is the species found?
States & Provinces
AZ, KS, TX
Which phenophases should I observe?
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Activity Adults
One or more adults are seen or heard moving about or at rest.
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Adults feeding
One or more adults are seen feeding with their straw-like tongue (proboscis). If possible, record the substance and species on which they are feeding (for example, nectar, sap, dung, or moist soil) in the comments field. For Kricogonia lyside, adults feed on the flower nectar of many different plant species.

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Flower visitation
One or more individuals are seen visiting flowers or flying from flower to flower. If possible, record the name of the plant or describe it in the comments field.

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Migrating adults
Multiple adults of the same species are seen flying steadily in a uniform direction without stopping.
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Reproduction Mating
A male and female are seen coupled in a mating position, usually end to end. This can occur at rest or in flight.

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Egg laying
A female is seen laying eggs on a plant or other surface. If possible, record the name of the plant or describe it in the comments field. For Kricogonia lyside, eggs are typically deposited on lignumvitae, guayacan or other plants in the creosote-bush family (Zygophyllaceae).

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Eggs
One or more eggs are seen on a plant or other surface. If possible, record the name of the plant or describe it in the comments field. For Kricogonia lyside, the tiny, spindle-shaped eggs are white to yellow in color, and are typically found on lignumvitae, guayacan or other plants in the creosote-bush family (Zygophyllaceae).

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Development Caterpillars
One or more caterpillars (larvae) are seen moving about or at rest. When seen on a plant, if possible, record the name of the plant or describe it in the comments field. For Kricogonia lyside, caterpillars are green or brown and often develop lateral white stripes as they get older.

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Caterpillars feeding
One or more caterpillars are seen feeding. If possible, record the name of the species or substance being eaten or describe it in the comments field. For Kricogonia lyside, caterpillars typically feed on lignumvitae, guayacan or other plants in the creosote-bush family (Zygophyllaceae).

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Pupae
One or more pupae are seen in a cocoon or shell (puparium). For Kricogonia lyside, pupae are enclosed in a green, translucent shell (chrysalis) that appears darker as the butterfly develops, and hang from plants or other outdoor surfaces. Do not include empty pupal shells after the adult has emerged from them.

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Dead adults
One or more dead adults are seen.

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Dead caterpillars
One or more dead caterpillars are seen.

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Method Individuals at a feeding station
One or more individuals are seen visiting a feeder, feeding station, or food placed by a person.

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Individuals in a net
One or more individuals are seen caught in a net.

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Individuals in a trap
One or more individuals are seen caught in a trap.

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What do these phenophases look like?

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