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

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

Recorded in 103 (38.1%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in October 2020

Recorded date range (Adult): 20 April to 12 November

Similar Species

Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale

1545 (ABH58.010) Clouded Yellow Colias croceus, (Geoffroy, 1785)

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