Pieridae: Coliadinae

58.010 (BF1545) Clouded Yellow Colias croceus, (Geoffroy, 1785)

KR07015

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General InformationOverwinters as Overwinters as a pupa.

Wingspan: M: 52-58mm, F: 54-62mm
Foodplant(s): Lucerne (Medicago sativa), Common Bird's-foot-trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), peas (Pisum spp.)
Flying: One generation, late May-October (mainly July-September)
UK Presence: Immigrant, Possible Resident
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Flower-rich meadows.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale

Uncommon/Rare
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5