Pieridae: Coliadinae

07015 Clouded Yellow Colias croceus, (Geoffroy, 1785)

BF1545 (ABH58.010)

Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
Smolyan Lakes, Western Rhodopi Mtns., 20th June 2013
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies
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Radzdavitsa, Kyustendil, 17th July 2012
Radzdavitsa, Kyustendil, 17th July 2012
 Photo © Nick Greatorex-Davies


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: Unknown

Habitat

Flower-rich meadows.

Regional Information

Recorded in 180 (9.5%) of the 1900 10km squares of Bulgaria.

Last recorded in June 2019

Recorded date range (Adult): 04 May to 11 August

Recorded date range (Pupa): 13 May to 13 May

Similar Species
Pale Clouded Yellow Colias hyale

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