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The Living Forest (94) : Clouded Yellow Butterfly

The Living Forest (94) : Clouded Yellow Butterfly

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Mark Billiau.


Premium (World), region Antwerp, Belgium

The Living Forest (94) : Clouded Yellow Butterfly

The Clouded Yellow is a very attractive butterfly, widespread in North Africa and the Mediterranean region, from where it migrates north-wards each year.

On fine summer and warm early autumn days, this butterfly spends long periods flying restlessly from flower to flower. When feeding it remain extremely alert and rarely settle for more than 3 or 4 seconds at a time.

Dutch name : Oranje Luzernevlinder
German name : Postillon (auch Wander-Gelbling genannt)
Latin name : Colias crocea

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