The Pink-Edged Sulphur (Colias interior) is not very popular in Maryland, according to every map, website and book I have ever seen, so I can’t really say I got one here. The photo above was taken at Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. If you didn’t … Continue reading
The Orange Sulphur (Colias eurytheme) is another popular sulphur butterfly that is widespread in Maryland. Much of the same logic applies to these sulphurs, you have no idea which one your seeing with the naxed eye, unless you can catch … Continue reading
The Little Yellow (Pyrisitia lisa) is considered to be one of the more abundant yellow sulphur in any area that it occupies. If you’re seeing small yellows and sulphurs bouncing around you’re probably running across this guy. I am fairly … Continue reading
The Clouded Sulphur (Colias philodice) is a small yellow butterfly that is extremely common in the state. The species, in general, can be found from Alaska down to Florida and all states in between. The photo above shows a sulphur among … Continue reading
The Cabbage White (Pieris rapae) is a small and quick butterfly that is very common throughout the state. It is also fairly easy to identify as the markings of butterflies in the white family are usually quite prominent. The Cabbage … Continue reading