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Candide

Colias phicomone

Near Threatened

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇩 Andorra 🇦🇹 Austria 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (animal)

Arthropoda (arthropodes)

Insecta (insecte)

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Colias phicomone (Candide)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish colias alpina

French Candide

German Grünlicher Heufalter

Similar Species in Colias

Colias alfacariensis

Colias chrysotheme

Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow

African Clouded Yellow

Danube Clouded Yellow

Colias myrmidone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Candide?

The scientific name of Candide is Colias phicomone. It belongs to the genus Colias.

What is the conservation status of Candide?

Candide (Colias phicomone) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Candide live?

Candide is found in Found across Europe (10 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Andorra, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine.

What family does Candide belong to?

Candide (Colias phicomone) belongs to the genus Colias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

What kingdom does Candide belong to?

Candide (Colias phicomone) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Candide?

The closest relatives of Candide in the genus Colias include jumeau, Le Souci, Le Soufre, orangé, solitaire.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Colias — 15 Species

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Candide

Colias phicomone

NT

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Colias alfacariensis

Colias chrysotheme

African Clouded Yellow

Danube Clouded Yellow

Colias myrmidone

Alfalfa Butterfly

Colias eurytheme

Eastern Pale Clouded Yellow

Balkan Clouded Yellow

Colias caucasica

Greenland Sulphur

Dawn Clouded Yellow

Colias aurorina

Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow

Data verified mars 2026

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