sulfur butterfly

sulfur butterfly
any of various yellow or orange butterflies of the family Pieridae.
[1875-80]

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insect
 any of a group of butterflies in the family Pieridae (order Lepidoptera) that are bright yellow or orange and have a wingspan of 35 to 60 mm (1.5 to 2.5 inches). Sexual and seasonal dimorphism in pattern and colour occur in many species. The pupae are attached to a twig by a posterior spine and a girdle of silk.

      Some species have two colour patterns; e.g., Colias eurytheme is usually orange with black wing margins, but some females are white with black margins. The larvae feed on clover and may seriously damage crops.

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  • alfalfa butterfly — noun : an orange butterfly (Colias eurytheme) that is the adult form of the alfalfa caterpillar compare clouded sulphur * * * a sulfur butterfly, Colias eurytheme, having orange wings edged with black, the larvae of which feed on alfalfa and… …   Useful english dictionary

  • alfalfa butterfly — a sulfur butterfly, Colias eurytheme, having orange wings edged with black, the larvae of which feed on alfalfa and other legumes. Also called orange sulfur. * * * …   Universalium

  • common sulfur — a sulfur butterfly, Colias philodice, having yellow wings with black edges and larvae that feed on clover and other legumes. Also called clouded sulfur. * * * …   Universalium

  • common sulfur — a sulfur butterfly, Colias philodice, having yellow wings with black edges and larvae that feed on clover and other legumes. Also called clouded sulfur …   Useful english dictionary

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