This beautiful bright yellow butterfly has a pink edge / fringe on all four wings. This species also has a black border that becomes thinner on the hindwing. In the female, the hindwing black boarder is absent. Other features include a black spot in the forewing and an orange spot in the hindwing (upperside). On the underside, you will find a silvery, pink-rimmed spot. The wingspan is 35-66 mm. Range: This is a widespread species. It can be found in all the provinces and also in the southern Northwest Territories at Fort Smith and Little Buffalo River. This butterfly can also be found in the U.S. Abundance: Common in suitable habitats. Flight Period: Late May-early September (1 brood). Life Cycle: The larvae of this species feed on blueberry plants (Vaccinium spp.). Females deposit their white eggs singly on the underside of a leaf. Larvae appear dark yellow-green and have a red and white stripe down each side, with a darker green line down the middle of their back. The body is covered with dark, short hairs giving them a velvety appearance. The pupae is pale green and again, found on blueberry plants. This species overwinters as young larvae. In Nova Scotia, there have never been any reports of damage to plants, as a result of this species. Nature Notes: This butterfly can be found in burnt or cleared out spaces, scrubby openings in wooded areas and in bogs. Its flight is fast and erratic, however, can easily be observed when feeding at flowers. Also interesting to note: the subspecies laurentina was described / named in 1876 by S. Scudder from specimens collected on Cape Breton Island. The differences used to distinguish this eastern subspecies are slight and many taxonomists consider them all interior. Similar Species: Adults of this species closely resemble the Clouded Sulphur in general appearance. However, on the underside of the Clouded Sulphur, a row of black spots can be found on the hindwing.