Puna Clouded Sulphur
Common NamePuna Clouded Sulphur
Scientific NameColias lesbia
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)45
Primary Colorsyellow, green, brown, white
HabitatHigh-altitude grasslands, puna, open fields, mountain slopes
Geographic RangeAndes of South America (Peru, Bolivia, Argentina, Chile)
Host PlantsAstragalus, Trifolium, Vicia
Flight PeriodSeptember to May (Southern Hemisphere spring to autumn)
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on host plant leaves. Larvae are green and feed on legumes. Pupation occurs on the host plant or nearby vegetation.
Identification TipsKey features include the bright yellow upperwings, greenish-yellow undersides with a distinct white discal spot on the hindwing, and its occurrence in high-altitude Andean regions.
Description
A medium-sized butterfly with bright yellow upperwings and a greenish-yellow underside, often featuring a prominent white discal spot on the hindwing and small dark markings.
