Harford's Sulphur
Common NameHarford's Sulphur
Scientific NameColias harfordii
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Wing Patternspotted
Primary Colorsyellow, green
HabitatChaparral, open woodlands, and canyons
Geographic RangeSouthern California, USA
Host PlantsLotus scoparius (Deerweed)
Flight PeriodMarch to October
Flight Styledarting
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesUndergoes complete metamorphosis; eggs are laid on host plants, larvae feed on leaves, pupate into a chrysalis, and emerge as adults. Multiple broods per year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its overall lime-green to yellow-green coloration, a small black discal spot on the forewing, and a prominent white spot (often ringed with a darker color) on the hindwing underside.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with lime-green to yellow-green wings, featuring a small black spot on the forewing and a prominent white spot on the hindwing, both visible on the underside.
