Colias chippewa

Description

Colias chippewa, the heath sulphur, is a butterfly in the family Pieridae found in North America and northeastern Asia. Its range includes Alaska across northern Canada, including all the territories, and as far east as Labrador. and the Russian Far East. Flight period is from mid-June until early August. Wingspan is from 32 to 45 mm. Larvae feed on Vaccinium uliginosum and Vaccinium caespitosum.