Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
The adult is a small orange-yellow butterfly of open country, common in meadows, roadsides, pastures, and agricultural fields. It drinks nectar from flowers such as clover, asters, and thistles, while females search for legume host plants for their eggs. Males patrol low over vegetation with quick, fluttering flight. A notable feature is the strong orange coloration in many individuals, though females can also appear pale or whitish.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Orange Sulphur