Clouded Sulphur (Colias philodice)

Member of Family: Pieridae  

French common name: Coliade du trèfle

This familiar butterfly is probably the most common yellow butterfly in Eastern Canada.

Like most other members of this subfamily, this species does not normally rest with its wings open.  The individual pictured at top right was found paralyzed with its wings open (perhaps it had been attacked by some predator).  When viewed dorsally, the pale yellow colour is more easily distinguished from the orangish colour of the Orange Sulphur .

For more info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada