Which Colias species? Valwig (Germany) (1 Viewer)

[David_]

Hi,

I took theses photos last weekend near Valwig (Moselle) while looking for Apollo and Scarce Swallowtail. In field I thought of Clouded Yellow (Colias Croceus) but after looking at the photos I think it's ether Colias alfacariensis or Colias hyale. Is there anyway to tell from these bad photos of a pretty worn Yellow?


Thank you!
David

 

[andyb39]

It could also be the helice form of female Clouded Yellow. That whitish area on the under-forewing stands out. These are very hard, though, and it doesn't help that it's such a worn individual.

 

[David_]

Thanks, wasn‘t aware of the helice form.
Probably best to leave it as Croceus sp.