Clouded Sulphur (Colias philodice)

Missouri City, TX(Zone 9a)

Thumbnail by aprilwillis
Barling, AR(Zone 7b)

This caterpillar appears to be a Cloudless Sulphur based upon its color and makings as well as host plant. The Clouded Sulphur caterpillar is green with a white creamy lateral stipe. The plant in this picture is Sennae which is the host for Cloudless Sulphur. Whereas the Clouded Sulphur uses legumes such as white clover and Alfalfa as host plants.

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