The sulphur butterflies are very similar and sometimes hard to identify, as many have the same markings on the same areas of their forewing and hindwing. I am almost certain this is a cloudless sulphur, as it is how I have identified it in the past.

So, here are some photos of the caterpillar, chrysalis, and this magnificent butterfly.

Our sulphur butterfly emerged in the butterfly house this morning after creating its chrysalis on Sept. 18. This beauty was in no hurry today, sitting on my hand and finger for a good long while before taking its first flight. So, this beauty had a photoshoot of more than 60 photos. I was hoping I would be able to take a photo with its wings open, but the sulphur had another plan.

I believe this one is a female, as I have read that males are solid yellow, while the females have a black border, as well as a dark spot on the forewing’s center, which you can see through the closed wings.

Their wing span is about 2 1/4 to 3 1/8 inches.

I am in awe of this butterfly’s eyes and the magnificent shade of yellow.