Danube Clouded Yellow
Common NameDanube Clouded Yellow
Scientific NameColias myrmidone
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, black, pink
HabitatSteppes, dry grasslands, forest clearings, and open meadows
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Central Asia, and parts of Russia
Host PlantsAstragalus, Vicia, Coronilla varia
Flight PeriodMay to September
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a pale stripe, pupating into a green chrysalis. Typically has two or three generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished from other clouded yellows by the prominent reddish-ringed white spot on the hindwing underside and the generally brighter yellow coloration, especially in males. Females can be yellowish or whitish.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright yellow wings, often with a pinkish fringe. The hindwing underside features a prominent white spot ringed in reddish-brown, while the forewing has dark markings near the apex.
