Dimera Sulphur
Common NameDimera Sulphur
Scientific NameColias interior
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsgreenish-yellow, reddish-pink
HabitatOpen woodlands, clearings, bogs, forest edges
Geographic RangeNorthern North America
Host PlantsVaccinium species
Flight PeriodJune to August
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis. Eggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green and feed on leaves. Pupae are typically green or brown and attach to vegetation. Overwinters as a larva.
Identification TipsKey features for identification include the greenish-yellow underside with prominent reddish-pink veins and margins, especially on the hindwings. The upperside, if visible, is typically yellow or orange with a dark border.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with greenish-yellow undersides, featuring distinctive reddish-pink veins and margins on the hindwings.
