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Pale Clouded Yellow Collection

The "Pale Clouded Yellow" is a stunning German day-butterfly that has captivated the hearts of butterfly enthusiasts for centuries

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Two Pale Clouded Yellows -Colias hyale-, Bulgaria

Two Pale Clouded Yellows -Colias hyale-, Bulgaria

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Moorland clouded yellow, Colias palaeno, cleopatra butterfly, Gonepteryx cleopatra

Moorland clouded yellow, Colias palaeno, cleopatra butterfly, Gonepteryx cleopatra, and pale clouded yellow
FLO4670852 Moorland clouded yellow, Colias palaeno, cleopatra butterfly, Gonepteryx cleopatra, and pale clouded yellow, Colias hyale

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: German day-butterfly (coloured engraving)

German day-butterfly (coloured engraving)
998016 German day-butterfly (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies

Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies
2607862 Different types of butterflies, illustration from the book Butterflies, Moths and Other Insects and Creatures of the Countryside, published 1927 (b/w photo) by Furneaux

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Butterflies, 1783-1806 (coloured engraving)

Butterflies, 1783-1806 (coloured engraving)
1109991 Butterflies, 1783-1806 (coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Natursystem aller bekannten in- und auslAandischen Insecten)

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale-, male butterfly on Red Clover -Trifolium pratense

Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale-, male butterfly on Red Clover -Trifolium pratense-, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale- on a flower, Bulgaria

Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale- on a flower, Bulgaria

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Two Pale Clouded Yellows on a blade of grass, Golden Eight -Colias hyale-, Bulgaria

Two Pale Clouded Yellows on a blade of grass, Golden Eight -Colias hyale-, Bulgaria

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale- on a grass seed head, Bulgaria

Pale Clouded Yellow -Colias hyale- on a grass seed head, Bulgaria

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Colias hyale, two Pale Clouded Yellow butterflies perched on a pink flowerhead, side view

Colias hyale, two Pale Clouded Yellow butterflies perched on a pink flowerhead, side view

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Colias hyale, pale clouded yellow

Colias hyale, pale clouded yellow
Plate 4 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

Background imagePale Clouded Yellow Collection: Colias hyale, pale clouded yellow butterfly

Colias hyale, pale clouded yellow butterfly
Mounted specimens of the pale clouded yellow butterfly, family Pieridae from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London


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The "Pale Clouded Yellow" is a stunning German day-butterfly that has captivated the hearts of butterfly enthusiasts for centuries. Its beauty is immortalized in various illustrations, such as those found in the book "Butterflies, " which showcases different types of butterflies through colored engravings dating back to 1783-1806. One can't help but be mesmerized by these delicate creatures, as depicted in a color lithograph from around 1860. The vibrant hues and intricate details bring these butterflies to life on paper. Another illustration from the same book, published in 1927 and created by W. S. Furneaux, showcases a variety of butterfly species alongside moths and other insects found in the countryside. In their natural habitat, we find the Pale Clouded Yellow gracefully perched on a red clover flower or Trifolium pratense. These sightings were captured beautifully in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Additionally, this enchanting butterfly can also be spotted fluttering its wings across Bulgaria's landscapes. A particularly captivating image shows two Pale Clouded Yellows delicately resting on a blade of grass known as Golden Eight -Colias hyale-. This breathtaking sight reminds us of nature's intricate balance and its ability to create moments of pure wonder. Whether it's through historical illustrations or real-life encounters with these magnificent creatures, the Pale Clouded Yellow continues to inspire awe and fascination among both nature lovers and art enthusiasts alike.