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Pieridae: Coliadinae
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58.010 (BF1545) Clouded Yellow
Colias croceus
, (Geoffroy, 1785)
KR07015
2010
2011
2012
2013
General Information
Overwinters 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
Larva/Leafmine:
Larva Type:
Wrinkled
Colours:
Green, yellow, white, red
No. of Proleg Pairs:
5