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Clouded Sulphur

Colias philodice

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Description:

This clear-yellow butterfly has sharply defined black borders to all four wings on the upperside in the male. The female has yellow spots in the black border and there is also a white female form. The underside of the wings has a row of brown submarginal spots. The hindwing underside usually has two silver cell spots rimmed by pink.

Habitat:

Brush along a road.

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PublishedJuly 14, 2014

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