Gallery Mode
Peru — amazon
Phoebis statiraExoticAmazon
Statira Sulphur
Statira Sulphur — Phoebis statira
Published on March 24, 2026
A migratory marvel known for dense groupings near sandy riverbanks.
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About this Species
Phoebis statira is a highly social sulphur butterfly. During peak seasons in Peru, they form massive yellow clouds along the Amazon River as they search for mineral deposits, creating one of the jungle's most stunning spectacles.
Habitat
Flooded forests and gallery forests along the major rivers of the Loreto and Ucayali regions.
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