Pale clouded yellow

Colias hyale
Pierid (Pieridae)

White figure of eight on aft wing.
Pale clouded yellowon RikenMon's Nature-Guide

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Top surface yellow with a grey-brown edge and front wing tips. Under surface yellow with narrow brown pink edges along the wings, brown markings and a black spot below the front wing.
 
The figure 8 on the rear under surface, the lower circle clearly larger, is a striking feature. 
Mostly found with closed wings, the brown edge is partially visible in this posture. The wings sometimes look more greenish than yellow.

⇔ wsp. 35-45 mm

LA:
≈ The COLIAS ALFACARIENSIS (Berger's Clouded Yellow) is difficult to distinguish visually.  The caterpillar has more yellow stripes and dots. No picture available.
≈ COLIAS PHICOMONE (Mountain Clouded Yellow)
≈ Also very similar is COLIAS CROCEUS (Dark clouded yellow) which is a little darker in colour and has a wider brown band. The caterpillar is similar.

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