Butterflies and Moths of North America

collecting and sharing data about Lepidoptera

  Sighting 1382225

Clouded Sulphur
Colias philodice

Observation date: June 09, 2024
Submitted by: Cascade Colors
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: It seemed to have a much more greenish hue than I thought Clouded had, but it seems some Clouded do have this coloration, and I don't think it's the right habitat for Scudder's - this was a dry sagebrush environment.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 02, 2024
Coordinator notes: Your suggested ID is correct...a female. The color on the underside varies yellower with hotter conditions (summer), greener tones with cooler conditions (higher altitude and darker in fall). Mike
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Grand County