sulphur butterfly

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Definition of sulphur butterfly in English English dictionary

Alternative spelling of sulfur butterfly

or sulfur butterfly Any of several species of butterflies (family Pieridae) that are found worldwide. Adults have a wingspan of 1.5-2.5 in. (35-60 mm). The colour and pattern of many species vary seasonally and between sexes, but they are generally bright yellow or orange. Some have two colour patterns; for example, Colias eurytheme is usually orange with black wing margins, but some females are white with black margins. Pupae are attached to a twig by a posterior spine and a girdle of silk. The larvae feed on clover and may seriously damage crops

any of numerous yellow or orange butterflies

Related Terms

sulfur butterfly

the cloudless sulfur

Hyphenation

sul·phur but·ter·fly

Turkish pronunciation

sʌlfır bʌtırflay

Pronunciation

/ˈsəlfər ˈbətərˌflī/ /ˈsʌlfɜr ˈbʌtɜrˌflaɪ/