Moorland Clouded Yellow
Common NameMoorland Clouded Yellow
Scientific NameColias palaeno
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorspale yellow, greenish-yellow, reddish-brown
HabitatMoorlands, bogs, fens, tundra, subalpine meadows
Geographic RangeHolarctic (Northern Europe, Asia, North America)
Host PlantsVaccinium uliginosum, Vaccinium myrtillus, Andromeda polifolia
Flight PeriodJune to August
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plants like Vaccinium species. Larvae are green with a pale stripe and overwinter before pupating on the host plant.
Identification TipsDistinguished by its pale, often greenish-yellow coloration, the distinct reddish-brown border on the underside of the wings, and the specific black spot on the forewing and white spot on the hindwing.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with pale yellow to greenish-yellow wings, featuring a distinct black spot on the forewing and a white spot on the hindwing underside, often bordered with reddish-brown.
