Colotis auxo, commonly known as the yellow orange tip or sulphur orange tip, is a butterfly of the family Pieridae. It is found in southern Africa and is named after the Keiskamma River.
The wingspan is 35–40 mm. The adults fly year-round.
Having discovered a fondness for insects while pursuing her degree in Biology, Randi Jones was quite bugged to know that people usually dismissed these little creatures as “creepy-crawlies”.
The following list of butterflies are found in Minnesota. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Minnesota the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
The following list of butterflies are found in Wyoming. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Wyoming the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
Although the story we know of the Monarch Butterfly life cycle has been known for a relatively short time, Monarch Butterflies have acquired many layers of meaning for North Americans. Like butterflies, they can symbolize living in the moment, lightheartedness, and even frivolity. As insects that undergo a complete metamorphosis, they also suggest symbolism of…
The following list of butterflies are found in Kentucky. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Kentucky the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…
When they are active, Monarchs like plenty of space. When they are about to hibernate, they opt for safety in numbers. Clusters of twenty or thirty butterflies weigh down the thin tips of tree branches and become a positive tourist attraction. Where do Monarch Butterflies migrate to? The Monarch Butterfly migration map is pretty simple….
The following list of butterflies are found in Louisiana. Clicking on the text link will show you a picture of the butterfly and which specific counties in Louisiana the butterfly is found in. Each link also provides more information about the butterfly’s identification and life history. This will help you decide which Butterfly Nectar Plants and Butterfly Host Plants you will want…