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Arctic Sulfur

Colias palaeno

Least Concern

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Arctic Sulfur (Colias palaeno) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Found across Europe (24 countries).

🇦🇹 Austria 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇪 Estonia 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇭🇺 Hungary 🇮🇹 Italy 🇱🇻 Latvia 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein 🇱🇹 Lithuania 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇷🇴 Romania 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Class

Insecta (Insects)

Order

Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)

Species

Colias palaeno (Arctic Sulfur)

Names in Other Languages

French solitaire

German Hochmoor-Gelbling

Similar Species in Colias

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African Clouded Yellow

Balkan Clouded Yellow

Colias caucasica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic Sulfur?

The scientific name of Arctic Sulfur is Colias palaeno. It belongs to the genus Colias.

What is the conservation status of Arctic Sulfur?

Arctic Sulfur (Colias palaeno) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arctic Sulfur live?

Arctic Sulfur is found in Found across Europe (24 countries).. Countries include Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary.

What family does Arctic Sulfur belong to?

Arctic Sulfur (Colias palaeno) belongs to the genus Colias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.

Is Arctic Sulfur endangered?

No, Arctic Sulfur (Colias palaeno) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arctic Sulfur belong to?

Arctic Sulfur (Colias palaeno) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Arctic Sulfur?

The closest relatives of Arctic Sulfur in the genus Colias include African Clouded Yellow, Alfalfa Butterfly, Balkan Clouded Yellow, Berger's Clouded Yellow, Clouded Yellow.