Yellow Sulphur Butterfly
Image: Arthur Heyer (Public domain)
Common NameYellow Sulphur Butterfly
Scientific NameColias sp.
FamilyPieridae
SubfamilyColiadinae
Wingspan (mm)40
Wing Patternsolid
Primary Colorsyellow
HabitatOpen fields, meadows, gardens, roadsides
Geographic RangeWidespread across temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Host Plantsclover, alfalfa, vetch
Flight PeriodSpring to autumn
Flight Stylefluttering
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Lifecycle NotesEggs are laid on host plants, larvae are typically green and feed on leaves, pupation occurs as a chrysalis, with multiple generations possible in a year.
Identification TipsDistinguished by their uniform yellow coloration and characteristic fluttering flight, though specific markings are not visible in this artistic depiction.
Description
A small to medium-sized butterfly with plain, bright yellow wings, often seen flying in sunny, open areas.
