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Life Stages Diagram
The bars in this diagram show approximate times of the year when the butterfly will be present, in Nova Scotia, in its various life stages.

The dates shown for the adult stage are based on actual reports for Nova Scotia. The majority of reports will be within the period shown, but small numbers of adults will be earlier or later.

Dates for egg, larva and pupa are based on what information was available regarding time periods for eggs to develop, and typical time required for pupation. Like the adults, some records can be expected outside the date ranges we have shown. We caution that dates for these immature stages are mostly conjectural.

Clouded Sulphur - Colias philodice
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Clouded Sulphur - Male, underside - Kentville Ravine, NS - 2012-07-17
Photo © Peter Payzant
What's this?
Status in Nova Scotia
Common.

Flight Period
Early May to late October. Two and possibly three broods.

Habitat
Roadsides; clover fields.

Larval Foodplants
Legumes such as clovers and Alfalfa

Similar Species in Nova Scotia
Very similar to the Pink-edged Sulphur. Greenish-white females are difficult to separate from Orange Sulphur.

Further Reading


Clouded Sulphur - Roaches Pond Park, NS, 2012-09-27
Clouded Sulphur - Male, upper side - Roaches Pond Park, NS - 2012-09-27
2012-09-27
Photo © Phil Schappert
Clouded Sulphur - Roaches Pond Park, NS, 2012-08-31
Clouded Sulphur - Female greenish form - Roaches Pond Park, NS - 2012-08-31
2012-08-31
Photo © Phil Schappert
Clouded Sulphur - Lower Sackville, NS, 2011-06-05
Clouded Sulphur - Lower Sackville, NS - 2011-06-05
2011-06-05
Photo © Rita Viau
Clouded Sulphur - Brier Island, 2013-09-19
Clouded Sulphur - Female, fall season green form - Brier Island - 2013-09-19
2013-09-19
Photo © Peter Payzant
Clouded Sulphur - Near Spicer's Cove, 2013-08-06
Clouded Sulphur - Near Spicer's Cove - 2013-08-06
2013-08-06
Photo © Kathleen F. Spicer
Clouded Sulphur - Lower Sackville, 2023-08-02
Clouded Sulphur - Lower Sackville - 2023-08-02
2023-08-02
Photo © Elaine Wellon