Harford's Sulphur (Colias harfordii)

Harford's Sulphur, a reference photo — Photo: ALAN SCHMIERER · CC0 (licence)

Colias harfordii, the Harford's sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae. It is found from the southern California coastal ranges and canyons from Kern County south to San Diego County. The habitat consists of open chaparral and woodland clearings.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Harford's 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 occidentalis
Colias philodice
Colias christina
Colias eurytheme

Classification

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

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