Sulphur Butterfly
Image: Matteo.Valerio (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common NameSulphur Butterfly
Scientific NameColias sp.
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)50
Primary Colorsyellow, lime green, white, brown, pink
HabitatMeadows, fields, open woodlands, gardens
Geographic RangeHolarctic region (North America, Europe, Asia)
Host Plantsclover, alfalfa, vetch
Flight PeriodSpring to Fall
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid singly on legume host plants. Larvae are typically green and feed on leaves. Pupae are usually green and attached to stems.
Identification TipsLook for the distinctive yellow or orange wings, often with dark borders, and a prominent white or silver spot (sometimes ringed with brown or red) on the hindwing underside. Pinkish wing fringes are common in many species.
Description
A close-up of a yellow-green butterfly hindwing, featuring a prominent white-centered discal spot ringed with brown, and a pinkish-red fringe along the margin.
