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Common Sulphur - Colias philodice

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Size 1¾ - 2"
Egg Yellow - Green
Caterpillar Bright green with dark green stripe on back, light green stripes on side.
Host / Food Clovers, Vetch, Lupin, Alfalfa
Broods 3 broods. Hibernates as Chrysalis.
Habitat Any open country. Not in deserts or forests.
Range All of the USA except Florida
Notes Also known as the 'mud puddle butterfly' as it congregates on wet open roads.

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