Eastern Pale Clouded Yellow
Common NameEastern Pale Clouded Yellow
Scientific NameColias erate
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorspale yellow, black, white
HabitatMeadows, grasslands, open fields, steppe, agricultural areas
Geographic RangeEastern Europe, Central Asia, Siberia, China, Korea, Japan
Host PlantsMedicago sativa, Trifolium, Melilotus, Lotus, Vicia
Flight PeriodApril to October (multiple broods)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants. Larvae are green with a pale lateral stripe. Pupae are green and attached to stems, with multiple generations per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its generally paler yellow coloration, especially on the underside, and the distinct white spot on the hindwing underside. Males are typically brighter yellow, while females can be yellow or a whitish form.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale yellow wings, often with a greenish tint on the underside. The forewings have a black apical margin and a central black spot, while the hindwings feature a prominent white spot, sometimes ringed with brown, on the underside.
