Scientific name Colias chrysotheme | Genus Colias Rank Species | |
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Similar Colias myrmidone, Colias caucasica, Colias thisoa, Colias palaeno, Colias sareptensis |
Colias chrysotheme, the lesser clouded yellow, is a small butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae. It favors flowered meadows, sparse forests and plains, at altitudes below 2,000 m. The female is white, with a tinge of yellow green. The male is pale yellow on the upper wing, and the edges are black or dark gray with a reddish fringe.

Subspecies
The following subspecies are recognized:





References
Colias chrysotheme Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA