Berger's clouded yellow - Colias alfacariensis

Underside.  

Family: Pieridae.

Flight Time: April - October.

Size: 42-54mm

Altitude: 0-2100m

 

Rather similar to the Pale clouded yellow, Colias hyale, best identified by its larva, which are quite distinct to that from its close relation. Pictured in Hungary by Mark Ogden.

 

Fact File
Similar Species Foodplants Habitat Distribution

Colias hyale

Colias crocea

Hippocrepis comosa, Coronilla varia.

Various

Berger's clouded yellow distribution.
 

Early Stages

 

      

 

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