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Orange Sulphur Butterfly

Colias eurytheme

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Description:

Family: Pieridae (Sulphurs) aka Alfalfa Butterfly. Wingspan: 35-70 mm. Coloring and markings are variable - Yellow/orange with black border. Black spot on each upper wings. Orange blotch on lower wings. Adults feed on variety of nectar including dandelion, milkweed, goldenrod and aster. Hosts: Pea family.

Habitat:

Meadow on property

Reference Links:

Butterflies and Moths of North America | collecting and sharing data about Lepi…

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