Whites and Sulphurs: Pink-edged Sulphur Colias interior
| Size: | Wingspan ranges from 1.5" - 2.6" |
| Habitat: | Bogs with blueberry or heaths |
| Occurrence Level: | Rare |
| Flight Period: | July |
| Larval Host Plant: | Velvetleaf blueberry |
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Tucker County, WV. June 27, 2014
Ventral view of a very fresh Pink-edged Sulphur. Note the hindwing central spot outlined in pink. This particular Pink-edged Sulphur was a bit different due to the extra tiny spot. The wing edges are also outlined in pink which is more pronounced on a fresh butterfly.
Pendleton County, WV. August 2, 2013
A worn Pink-edged Sulphur with a more typical single hindwing central spot outlined in pink.
Tucker County, WV. June 27, 2014
Puddle party of Pink-edged Sulphurs.
Tucker County, WV. June 27, 2014
Dorsal view of a Pink-edged Sulphur in flight.