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

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

Recorded in 4 (1.5%) of the 270 2km squares of Huntingdonshire.

Last recorded in August 1957

Recorded date range (Adult): 16 August to 31 August

Similar Species

near Hampton

Clouded Yellow Colias croceus

1543 (ABH58.011) Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale, (Linnaeus, 1758)

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