Dainty Sulphur (Nathalis iole)

Member of Family: Pieridae

French common name: Coliade nain

This species is normally a rare stray in Southern Ontario, but in 2012, it appeared to have established temporary breeding colonies in several locations. They could not survive our winter however, and few were reported in 2013.

To see where this butterfly has been reported, visit: The Ontario Butterfly Atlas Online

For further info on this species, visit the Butterflies of Canada ( en français )