Orange Sulphur
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Orange Sulphur
Colias eurytheme
The Orange Sulphur is a bright butterfly with beautiful orange wings. It flutters around gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees it!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Orange Sulphur has vibrant orange-yellow upperwings with distinct dark borders, especially noticeable on males. Females can be lighter orange or even white, often with more smudgy dark markings. A small black spot is typically visible on each forewing.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderLepidopteraFamilyPieridaeGenusColias
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
If you see a butterfly sipping from a mud puddle, it's actually getting vital minerals like a tiny juice box!
In warm places, the Orange Sulphur can have up to five generations of butterflies hatch in just one year!
Some female Orange Sulphurs are genetically bright white instead of orange, making them look totally different!
They are sometimes called "Alfalfa Butterflies" because their caterpillars love to munch on alfalfa plants!
Special abilities
Ability
Rapid Flight
Orange Sulphur can fly surprisingly fast, up to 25 km/h, which helps them escape predators and find mates quickly.
Ability
Color Twist
Orange Sulphur has a special genetic trait where some females are bright white instead of orange, which helps them blend in.
Ability
Solar Powered
Orange Sulphur can sunbathe to warm up its flight muscles, which helps it become active and fly quickly on cool mornings.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 35-60 mm
- Size
- 15-25 mm
- Lifespan
- 10-20 days
- Flight Speed
- 25 km/h
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers!
Age differences: Larvae (caterpillars) eat plant leaves, while adults drink nectar from flowers.
Primary Foods
- Alfalfa nectar
- Clover nectar
- Dandelion nectar
- Vetch leaves
- Alfalfa leaves
- Clover leaves
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
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Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Orange Butterfly
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
It's best to watch butterflies from a distance and not try to catch them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orange Sulphur's wingspan?
35-60 mm
How big is Orange Sulphur?
15-25 mm
How long does Orange Sulphur live?
10-20 days
How fast can Orange Sulphur fly?
25 km/h
What does Orange Sulphur eat?
Caterpillars munch on leaves, while adults sip sweet nectar from various flowers!
Where is Orange Sulphur usually found?
Grasslands
How does Orange Sulphur hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Orange Sulphur have?
6
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