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Clouded Sulphur

Colias philodice

Photo by AshleyAkers
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Field Notes

Description:

Small light green butterfly on the side of a milkweed plant. Has a hollow circular red dot on upper and lower wing.

Species ID Suggestions

Common Brimstone

Gonepteryx rhamni

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Clouded Sulphur

Colias philodice

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Comments (4)
florida33girl
Definitely not a Brimstone - they're not found in the U.S.
xiang
love it.. green butterfly.. hehe:j

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PublishedJuly 13, 2011

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