Common Sulphur - Colias philodice |
Size | 1¾ - 2" |
Egg | Yellow - Green |
Caterpillar | Bright green with dark green stripe on back, light green stripes on side. |
Host / Food | Clovers, Vetch, Lupin, Alfalfa |
Broods | 3 broods. Hibernates as Chrysalis. |
Habitat | Any open country. Not in deserts or forests. |
Range | All of the USA except Florida |
Notes | Also known as the 'mud puddle butterfly' as it congregates on wet open roads. |