Pieridae: Coliadinae

58.011 (BF1543) Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale, (Linnaeus, 1758)

KR07021

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General Information

This species is very similar to the Clouded Yellow and Berger's Clouded Yellow.

Overwinters as Doesn't overwinter in the UK.

Wingspan: M: 52-56mm, F: 52-62mm
Foodplant(s): Lucerne (Medicago sativa), clovers (Trifolium spp.)
Flying: Two/three generations, May-June, July-early September and October
UK Presence: Immigrant
National status: Uncommon/Rare

Habitat

Coastal cliffs and open downland.

Regional Information

There are no records in the system yet in MyPlace.

Similar Species
Clouded Yellow Colias croceus

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