Clouded Sulphur

Description:

The Clouded Sulphur is a very common butterfly. It can be found from early spring until late fall, and is one of the latest flying butterflies that does not hibernate overwinter as an adult. The wings are yellow with black marginal borders. The males have a solid black border, while the females have yellow spots in the border. This butterfly rarely lands with its wings open. Below, the wings are a yellowish color with a faint row of small black marginal spots, more evident later in the year, and a double central spot.

Habitat:

Open areas, especially hay fields, prairies, and roadsides near these habitats. This particular clouded sulphur was spotted in an open field in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.