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Mountain Clouded Yellow

Colias phicomone

Near Threatened

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

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Arthropoda (节肢动物门)
Class
Insecta (昆蟲綱)
Order
Lepidoptera (鱗翅目)
Family
Pieridae
Genus
Colias
Species
Colias phicomone (Mountain Clouded Yellow)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish colias alpina
French Candide
German Grünlicher Heufalter

Similar Species in Colias

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Alfalfa Butterfly
Colias eurytheme
Least Concern
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Balkan Clouded Yellow
Colias caucasica
Least Concern
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Arctic Sulfur
Colias palaeno
Least Concern
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Clouded Yellow
Colias croceus
Least Concern
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Pale Clouded Yellow
Colias hyale
Least Concern
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Greenland Sulphur
Colias hecla
Near Threatened
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Dimera Sulphur
Colias dimera
Least Concern
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Lesser Clouded Yellow
Colias chrysotheme
Vulnerable
View all species in Colias →

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昆蟲綱
Class
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鱗翅目
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Pieridae
Family
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Colias
Genus

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vs Alfalfa Butterfly vs Balkan Clouded Yellow vs Arctic Sulfur vs Clouded Yellow

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mountain Clouded Yellow?
The scientific name of Mountain Clouded Yellow is Colias phicomone. It belongs to the genus Colias.
What is the conservation status of Mountain Clouded Yellow?
Mountain Clouded Yellow (Colias phicomone) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mountain Clouded Yellow live?
Mountain Clouded Yellow 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 Mountain Clouded Yellow belong to?
Mountain Clouded Yellow (Colias phicomone) belongs to the genus Colias, which is part of the taxonomic family Pieridae.
What kingdom does Mountain Clouded Yellow belong to?
Mountain Clouded Yellow (Colias phicomone) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Mountain Clouded Yellow?
The closest relatives of Mountain Clouded Yellow in the genus Colias include Alfalfa Butterfly, Balkan Clouded Yellow, Arctic Sulfur, Clouded Yellow, Pale Clouded Yellow.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Colias — 15 Species

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Alfalfa Butterfly
Colias eurytheme
LC 🐾
Balkan Clouded Yellow
Colias caucasica
LC 🐾
Arctic Sulfur
Colias palaeno
LC 🐾
Clouded Yellow
Colias croceus
LC 🐾
Pale Clouded Yellow
Colias hyale
LC 🐾
Greenland Sulphur
Colias hecla
NT 🐾
Dimera Sulphur
Colias dimera
LC 🐾
Lesser Clouded Yellow
Colias chrysotheme
VU 🐾
Dawn Clouded Yellow
Colias aurorina
LC
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Mountain Clouded Yellow
Colias phicomone
NT
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Pale Arctic Clouded Yellow
Colias tyche
LC 🐾
African Clouded Yellow
Colias electo
LC 🐾
Berger's Clouded Yellow
Colias alfacariensis
NE 🐾
Danube Clouded Yellow
Colias myrmidone
EN 🐾
Eastern Pale Clouded Yellow
Colias erate
LC
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