African Clouded Yellow
Colias electo
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
African Clouded Yellow.
Colias electo
Category
butterflies moths
Family
Pieridae
Size
LepTraits 1.0 wingspan: approximately 3.0–3.5 cm.
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african clouded yellow in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
LepTraits 1.0 habitat-affinity coding: Mixed canopy (open affinity); No evidence for edge associations; Mesic-associated (weak); Disturbance-associated (strong).
Diet
LepTraits 1.0 larval host-plant association: Fabaceae. Adult diet is not inferred from host-plant data.
Behaviour
When to look
LepTraits 1.0 adult-flight months recorded: Jan, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Nov, Dec.
Where to see it
South AfricaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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