New Clouded Yellow Colias australis 10 Larvae

New Clouded Yellow Colias australis  TEN LARVAE

Almost indistinguishable from the Pale Clouded Yellow hyale. This species was not recognised until 1947 when a Belgian entomologist, M. Berger, found that the larvae not only fed on Horseshoe Vetch Hippocrepis, but are totally different in appearance, having a brilliantly coloured pattern in black, yellow and green. Larvae will produce butterflies again this season. They will also feed on Crown Vetch Coronilla.

Please note the specialised foodplant: order only if you have it. This species is not suitable for classroom study.