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Greenland Sulphur

Colias hecla

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Distributed across Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (artrópodos)

Class

Insecta (insecto)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Colias hecla (Greenland Sulphur)

Names in Other Languages

German Nördlicher Gelbling

Similar Species in Colias

Lesser Clouded Yellow

Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow

Colias tyche

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greenland Sulphur?

The scientific name of Greenland Sulphur is Colias hecla. It belongs to the genus Colias.

What is the conservation status of Greenland Sulphur?

Greenland Sulphur (Colias hecla) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Greenland Sulphur live?

Greenland Sulphur is found in Distributed across Finland, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Finland, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Greenland Sulphur belong to?

Greenland Sulphur (Colias hecla) belongs to the genus Colias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

What kingdom does Greenland Sulphur belong to?

Greenland Sulphur (Colias hecla) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Greenland Sulphur?

The closest relatives of Greenland Sulphur in the genus Colias include amarilla, colias alpina, colias de Berger, Pale Clouded Yellow, Dimera Sulphur.