A ghost butterfly, specifically the ghost yellow, is the butterfly Eurema albula, a member of the Pieridae family.
Here's a breakdown:
- Scientific Name: Eurema albula
- Common Name: Ghost Yellow (often referred to as ghost butterfly)
- Family: Pieridae (this family includes whites and yellows)
- Habitat: Tropical forests and second growth areas.
- Range: From southern Texas (rare stray) through the West Indies and mainland tropical Central and South America, down to Brazil.
In essence, when someone refers to a ghost butterfly, they are most likely talking about the Eurema albula, a delicate butterfly with a pale coloration that gives it a somewhat ethereal or "ghostly" appearance.
