59,854 observationsLeast Concern
Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Lepidoptera ›Family: Pieridae ›Genus: Colias
About
Colias eurytheme, the orange sulphur, also known as the alfalfa butterfly and in its larval stage as the alfalfa caterpillar, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae, where it belongs to the lowland group of "clouded yellows and sulphurs" subfamily Coliadinae. It is found throughout North America from southern Canada to Mexico, but is absent from the central and southeastern United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Orange Sulphur is Colias eurytheme.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the class Insecta.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the order Lepidoptera.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the family Pieridae.
- Orange Sulphur belongs to the genus Colias.