Western Sulphur (Colias occidentalis)

Western Sulphur, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER from southeast AZ, USA · CC0 (licence)

Colias occidentalis, the western sulphur or golden sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae found in North America. Its range includes the Pacific Northwest and parts of British Columbia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Western Sulphur being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Colias gigantea
Colias skinneri
Colias interior
Colias scudderii
Colias christina
Colias pelidne

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Pieridae
Genus: Colias
Species: Colias occidentalis

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